School Highlights
Fortis College-Cincinnati serves 500 students (97% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Private-state tuition: $15,124
- Acceptance Rate: 65%
- Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
- Minority enrollment: 79%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Fortis College-Cincinnati ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 51% over five years.
Fortis College-Cincinnati
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
2005
Total Faculty
23 staff
24 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Fortis College-Cincinnati has declined by 14% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Fortis College-Cincinnati diversity score of 0.49 is less than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has declined by 13% over five years.
Total Enrollment
500 students
612 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
485 students
342 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
15 students
270 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
500 students
565 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
485 students
342 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
15 students
402 students
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
2%
6%
% Black
68%
16%
% White
21%
62%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Unknown races
3%
8%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.58
Showing 2011–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
42%
59%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,700
$31,700
Tuition & Financial Aid
The private state tuition of $15,124 is more than the state average of $13,751. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$15,124
$13,751
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
91%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,139
$18,562
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,516
Acceptance Rate
65%
75%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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 65%, which is lower than the state average of 75%.
What is Fortis College-Cincinnati's ranking?
Fortis College-Cincinnati ranks among the top 20% of community college in Ohio for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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