School Highlights
Fortis College-Indianapolis serves 322 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 55%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 322 students
- Acceptance Rate: 70%
- Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
- Minority enrollment: 88%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Fortis College-Indianapolis ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Selectivity
School Overview
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 150% over five years.
Fortis College-Indianapolis
(IN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's--Public Suburban-serving Single Campus
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Year Founded
1977
Total Faculty
15 staff
99 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Fortis College-Indianapolis has grown by 119% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five years.
The Fortis College-Indianapolis diversity score of 0.43 is less than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
322 students
3,927 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
322 students
1,144 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
322 students
1,921 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
322 students
2,566 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
74%
10%
% White
12%
45%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Unknown races
1%
35%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.66
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
51%
51%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$22,600
$31,500
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$16,210
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
70%
75%
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Jane Doe, Medical Doctor -
- John Smith, Orthopedic Surgeon -
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Fortis College-Indianapolis?
The acceptance rate of Fortis College-Indianapolis is 70%, which is lower than the state average of 75%. Fortis College-Indianapolis's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Indiana with low acceptance rates.
Who are famous alumni from Fortis College-Indianapolis?
Fortis College-Indianapolis famous alumni include: Jane Doe, Medical Doctor and John Smith, Orthopedic Surgeon.
What is Fortis College-Indianapolis's ranking?
Fortis College-Indianapolis ranks among the top 20% of community college in Indiana for: Lowest acceptance rates.
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