Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls
- 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 575 students (99% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 28%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 575 students
- In-state tuition: $13,533
- Out-state tuition: $13,533
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 48%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 86% over five years.
Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
54 staff
91 staff
Student Body
The student population of Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls has grown by 9% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls diversity score of 0.63 is more than the state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has grown by 36% over five years.
Total Enrollment
575 students
1,320 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
567 students
552 students
# Part-Time Students
8 students
768 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
766 students
239 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
567 students
552 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
8 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
782 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
299 students
% Asian
9%
2%
% Hispanic
1%
5%
% Black
29%
12%
% White
52%
72%
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.46
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
56%
22%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.83%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,000
$31,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $13,533 is more than the state average of $4,876. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $13,533 is more than the state average of $11,127. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$13,533
$4,876
Out-State Tuition Fees
$13,533
$11,127
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
89%
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: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls cost?
Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls's tuition is approximately $13,533 for In-State students and $13,533 for Out-State students.
What is Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls's ranking?
Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls ranks among the top 20% of community college in Ohio for: Diversity in US community colleges.
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