Fortis College-Cincinnati

11499 Chester Road Ste 200
Cincinnati, OH 45246
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School Highlights
  • Fortis College-Cincinnati serves 471 students (100% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 27%.
  • Fortis College-Cincinnati is one of 10 community colleges within Hamilton County, OH.
  • The nearest community college to Fortis College-Cincinnati is AIC College of Design (0.5 miles away).

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Fortis College-Cincinnati places among the top 20% of community colleges in Ohio for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Fortis College-Cincinnati(OH) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsFour or more years
Institution ControlPrivate, for profitPrivate, non-profit
Total Faculty28 staff35 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of Fortis College-Cincinnati has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The Fortis College-Cincinnati diversity score of 0.54 is more than the state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment471 students734 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio17:127:1
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# Full-Time Students471 students450 students
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% Hispanic		-
3%
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% Black
51%
12%
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% White
45%
73%
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% Two or more races		-
1%
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% Unknown races
4%
10%
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Diversity Score0.540.44
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College Completion Rate
59%
31%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$27,700$30,800
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Finances and Admission

  • The private state tuition of $15,124 is more than the state average of $13,841. The private state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$15,124$13,841
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid100%92%
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Median Debt for Graduates$12,960$21,250
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Median Debt for Dropouts$6,334$6,834
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Acceptance Rate100%80%
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

  • College Location Mi. Students
  • AIC College of Design
    AIC College of Design Photo
    Private, for profit
    41 students | 0.50 Mi1171 East Kemper Road
    Cincinnati,  OH  45246
    (513)751-1206     0.5041
  • Beckfield College-Tri-County
    Private, for profit
    548 students | 2.10 Mi225 Pictoria Drive
    Cincinnati,  OH  45246
    (513)671-1920     2.10548
  • Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati
    Private, for profit
    439 students | 4.10 Mi100 E Business Way Ste 200
    Cincinnati,  OH  45241
    (513)475-3600     4.10439
  • University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College
    Public
    5,024 students | 4.10 Mi9555 Plainfield Rd
    Cincinnati,  OH  45236
    (513)745-5600     4.105,024
  • National College-Cincinnati
    Private, for profit
    127 students | 6.60 Mi6871 Steger Dr
    Cincinnati,  OH  45237
    (513)761-1291     6.60127
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Quick Stats (2020)
  • Students: 471 students
  • Private-state tuition: $15,124
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
  • Minority enrollment: 55%
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For Cincinnati private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,470 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Cincinnati community colleges have a diversity score of 0.44, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Cincinnati is National College-Cincinnati. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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