School Highlights
Fortis College-Landover serves 566 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 63%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 566 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
- Minority enrollment: 95%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Fortis College-Landover ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Fortis College-Landover
(MD) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
24 staff
190 staff
Student Body
The student population of Fortis College-Landover has declined by 6% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Fortis College-Landover diversity score of 0.51 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
566 students
4,375 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
566 students
1,174 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
566 students
3,337 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
566 students
991 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
20%
14%
% Black
67%
30%
% White
5%
37%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
% Unknown races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
52%
29%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
73%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fortis College-Landover's ranking?
Fortis College-Landover ranks among the top 20% of community college in Maryland for: Average community college minority breakdown, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.
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