Fortis College-Cincinnati

11499 Chester Road Ste 200
Cincinnati, OH 45246
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings

School Highlights

Fortis College-Cincinnati serves 587 students (99% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 29%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 587 students
  • Private-state tuition: $15,124
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 71%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Fortis College-Cincinnati
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
47 staff
93 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 12:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Fortis College-Cincinnati diversity score of 0.57 is more than the state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
587 students
1,337 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
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# Full-Time Students
581 students
555 students
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# Part-Time Students
6 students
782 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Fortis College-Cincinnati.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Ohio.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
781 students
239 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
581 students
555 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
8 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
6 students
1,124 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
6 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
425 students
% Asian
6%
2%
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% Hispanic
2%
5%
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% Black
58%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Fortis College-Cincinnati and the percentage of Black community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% White
29%
71%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Fortis College-Cincinnati and the percentage of White community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Fortis College-Cincinnati 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-Cincinnati.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
Diversity Score
0.57
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Fortis College-Cincinnati 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)
66%
32%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Fortis College-Cincinnati 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)
$27,700
$31,900
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Fortis College-Cincinnati 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 $15,124 is more than the state average of $13,989. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$15,124
$13,989
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Fortis College-Cincinnati 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
97%
89%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Fortis College-Cincinnati 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
$12,139
$18,625
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Fortis College-Cincinnati 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
$5,500
$6,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Fortis College-Cincinnati 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
100%
80%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Fortis College-Cincinnati and the community college average percent admitted of Ohio by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
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)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Fortis College-Cincinnati cost?
Fortis College-Cincinnati's private state tuition is approximately $15,124.
What schools are Fortis College-Cincinnati often compared to?
Fortis College-Cincinnatiis often viewed alongside schools like ATA College-Cincinnati by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Fortis College-Cincinnati?
The acceptance rate of Fortis College-Cincinnati is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 80%.
What is Fortis College-Cincinnati's ranking?
Fortis College-Cincinnati ranks among the top 20% of community college in Ohio for: Diversity in US community colleges, Average community college minority breakdown and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 587 students
  • Private-state tuition: $15,124
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 71%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Hamilton County, OH community colleges have a diversity score of 0.47, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Hamilton County, OH is ATA College-Cincinnati. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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