School Highlights
Fortis College-Cutler Bay serves 365 students (95% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 67%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
- Minority enrollment: 95%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Fortis College-Cutler Bay ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 48% over five years.
Fortis College-Cutler Bay
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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
2011
Total Faculty
16 staff
39 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Fortis College-Cutler Bay has declined by 5% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Fortis College-Cutler Bay diversity score of 0.51 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has grown by 12% over five years.
Total Enrollment
365 students
1,014 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
346 students
559 students
# Part-Time Students
19 students
455 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
365 students
661 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
346 students
552 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
19 students
482 students
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
65%
32%
% Black
26%
20%
% White
5%
33%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Unknown races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.74
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
30%
67%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,100
$30,800
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,530
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,333
$4,750
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fortis College-Cutler Bay's ranking?
Fortis College-Cutler Bay ranks among the top 20% of community college in Florida for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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