School Highlights
Fortis College-Cutler Bay serves 388 students (96% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 59%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 388 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
- 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 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Fortis College-Cutler Bay
(FL) 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
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
31 staff
139 staff
Student Body
The student population of Fortis College-Cutler Bay has grown by 14% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Fortis College-Cutler Bay diversity score of 0.47 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has declined by 29% over five years.
Total Enrollment
388 students
2,862 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
374 students
862 students
# Part-Time Students
14 students
2,000 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
419 students
263 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
374 students
862 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
66 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
14 students
2,761 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
34 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
174 students
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
70%
29%
% Black
20%
16%
% White
5%
41%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.72
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
66%
57%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
3.57%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,100
$31,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,530
$10,244
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,333
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
n/a
91%
SAT Reading
n/a
442
SAT Math
n/a
429
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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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