Fortis College-Centerville

555 E Alex Bell Rd
Centerville, OH 45459
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School Highlights

Fortis College-Centerville serves 559 students (94% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 29%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 559 students
  • Private-state tuition: $17,201
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 43%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Fortis College-Centerville ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Fortis College-Centerville
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
69 staff
93 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Fortis College-Centerville has grown by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The Fortis College-Centerville diversity score of 0.59 is more than the state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
559 students
1,337 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
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# Full-Time Students
527 students
555 students
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# Part-Time Students
32 students
782 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Fortis College-Centerville.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
647 students
239 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
527 students
555 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
8 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
32 students
1,124 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
6 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
425 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
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% Hispanic
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Fortis College-Centerville and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Black
29%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Fortis College-Centerville and the percentage of Black community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% White
57%
71%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Fortis College-Centerville and the percentage of White community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Fortis College-Centerville and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Fortis College-Centerville.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
Diversity Score
0.59
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Fortis College-Centerville and the community college average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
51%
32%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Fortis College-Centerville and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.83%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,400
$31,900
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Fortis College-Centerville and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Ohio by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $17,201 is more than the state average of $13,989. The private state tuition has grown by 17% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$17,201
$13,989
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Fortis College-Centerville and the private community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
89%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Fortis College-Centerville and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,380
$18,625
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Fortis College-Centerville and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,855
$6,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Fortis College-Centerville and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
73%
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
475
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • RETS Tech Center believes that the value of an education should be measured by the career it prepares a student for. Comprehensive career services are essential to helping guide students in their career choice, and graduates in their job search. RETS Tech Center provide hands-on training for the most in demand careers. RETS Tech Center provides education solutions for people just like you. RETS gives you the personalized attention you deserve to achieve your career and educational goals. RETS Tech Center offers degree and program in Computer Office and Business Technology, Electronic Engineering Technology, Heating, Ventilating, AC and Refrigeration, Medical Assisting, Medical Coding Specialist, Practical Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing, Paralegal and Travel & Tourism. RETS Tech Center is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT).

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Fortis College-Centerville cost?
Fortis College-Centerville's private state tuition is approximately $17,201.
What is Fortis College-Centerville's ranking?
Fortis College-Centerville ranks among the top 20% of community college in Ohio for: Diversity in US community colleges and Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 559 students
  • Private-state tuition: $17,201
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 43%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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