School Highlights
Fortis College-Columbia serves 582 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 29:1 is same as the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 48%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 582 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
- Minority enrollment: 89%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Fortis College-Columbia ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 42% over five years.
Fortis College-Columbia
(SC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
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
Public
Year Founded
2010
Total Faculty
20 staff
71 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
Student Body
The student population of Fortis College-Columbia has grown by 58% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 29:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Fortis College-Columbia diversity score of 0.31 is less than the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has declined by 15% over five years.
Total Enrollment
582 students
1,870 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
582 students
661 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
582 students
1,975 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
582 students
661 students
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
82%
29%
% White
11%
52%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.31
0.63
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
31%
26%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,700
$28,800
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
95%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,000
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Katrina Maurer, Registered Nurse -
- Candace D., Nursing Student -
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Fortis College-Columbia?
Fortis College-Columbia famous alumni include: Katrina Maurer, Registered Nurse and Candace D., Nursing Student.
What is Fortis College-Columbia's ranking?
Fortis College-Columbia ranks among the top 20% of community college in South Carolina for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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