Fortis College-Largo

6565 Ulmerton Road
Largo, FL 33771
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School Highlights

Fortis College-Largo serves 207 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 61%.

Top Rankings

Fortis College-Largo ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Florida for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Fortis College-Largo(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationItem not availableBaccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution LevelFour or more yearsFour or more years
Institution ControlPrivate, for profitPrivate, for profit
Total Faculty13 staff55 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Fortis College-Largo has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Fortis College-Largo diversity score of 0.73 is equal to the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment207 students2,723 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio16:134:1
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# Full-Time Students207 students789 students
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% Asian		-
3%
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% Hispanic
21%
28%
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% Black
30%
19%
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% White
34%
39%
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% Non Resident races		-
3%
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% Unknown races
15%
5%
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Diversity Score0.730.73
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College Completion Rate
49%
57%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$22,600$30,300
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $26,780 is more than the state average of $15,335. The private state tuition has grown by 782% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$26,780$15,335
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid100%88%
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Median Debt for Graduates$16,500$11,875
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Median Debt for Dropouts$9,167$6,334
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Fortis College-Largo is St Petersburg College (0.8 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • St Petersburg College
    Public
    29,183 students | 0.80 Mi6021 142nd Ave N
    Clearwater, FL 33760
    (727) 341-4772     0.8029,183
  • Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay
    Private for-profit
    1,303 students | 4.90 Mi10200 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street N
    Saint Petersburg, FL 33716
    (727) 577-1497     4.901,303
  • Sanford-Brown College-Online
    Public
    958 students | 15.30 Mi7702 Woodland Center Blvd Suite 100
    Tampa, FL 33614
    (888) 247-4238     15.30958
  • Altierus Career College-Tampa
    Public
    222 students | 15.70 Mi3319 W Hillsborough Ave
    Tampa, FL 33614
    (813) 879-6000     15.70222
  • Hillsborough Community College
    Public
    23,183 students | 16.80 Mi39 Columbia Drive
    Tampa, FL 33606
    (813) 253-7000     16.8023,183
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Quick Stats (2021-22)
  • Students: 207 students
  • Private-state tuition: $26,780
  • Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 66%
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For Florida public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,475 per year for in-state students and $11,066 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,335 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Florida is 83%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Florida community colleges have a diversity score of 0.73, which is equal to the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in Florida is Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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