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%.

Top Placements

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 decreased from 32:1 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

The nearest community college to Fortis College-Cincinnati is AIC College of Design (0.4 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • AIC College of Design
    AIC College of Design Photo
    Private, for profit
    41 students | 0.40 Mi1171 East Kemper Road
    Cincinnati,  OH  45246
    (513) 751-1206     0.4041
  • Beckfield College-Tri-County
    Private, for profit
    548 students | 1.90 Mi225 Pictoria Drive
    Cincinnati,  OH  45246
    (513) 671-1920     1.90548
  • Brown Mackie College-Cincinnati
    Private, for profit
    918 students | 2.00 Mi1011 Glendale-Milford Rd
    Cincinnati,  OH  45215
    (513) 771-2424     2.00918
  • University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College
    Public
    5,024 students | 4.20 Mi9555 Plainfield Rd
    Cincinnati,  OH  45236
    (513) 745-5600     4.205,024
  • Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati
    Private, for profit
    439 students | 4.40 Mi100 E Business Way Ste 200
    Cincinnati,  OH  45241
    (513) 475-3600     4.40439
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Quick Stats (2021)
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  • Students: 471 students
  • Private-state tuition: $15,124
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
  • Minority enrollment: 55%
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For Ohio public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,885 per year for in-state students and $11,160 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,841 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Ohio is 82%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Ohio 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 Ohio is Herzing University. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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