- At Fortis College, we pride ourselves in providing postsecondary career education to both traditional and nontraditional students through a variety of degree and diploma programs. These programs are designed to assist students in enhancing their career opportunities and improving problem-solving abilities. Fortis College also strives to develop within its students the desire for lifelong and continued education. We provide an educational process that offers a change-oriented approach giving graduates the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in existing and emerging career occupations.
School Highlights
Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls serves 718 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 718 students
- Private-state tuition: $13,533
- Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 64%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
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
Total Faculty
54 staff
93 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls has grown by 22% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls diversity score of 0.61 is more than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has declined by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
718 students
757 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
718 students
397 students
# Part-Time Students
1 students
360 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
718 students
313 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
718 students
385 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1 students
434 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
425 students
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
2%
6%
% Black
51%
15%
% White
36%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.58
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
36%
54%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
22%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,000
$31,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $13,533 is less than the state average of $14,014. The private state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,533
$14,014
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$16,519
$20,581
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$7,090
Acceptance Rate
n/a
73%
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: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls cost?
Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls's private state tuition is approximately $13,533.
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