Fortis College-Largo

6565 Ulmerton Road
Largo, FL 33771-0000
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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 38:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 31%.
  • Fortis College-Largo is one of 4 community colleges within Pinellas County, FL.
  • The nearest community college is St Petersburg College (0.80 miles away).

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five years.
Fortis College-Largo(FL) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelFour or more yearsFour or more years
Institution ControlPrivate, for profitPrivate, non-profit
Total Faculty13 staff37 staff
Fortis College-Largo Total Faculty (2007-2016)

Student Body

  • The student population of 207 has declined by 48% over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The school's diversity score of 0.73 is more than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has grown by 15% over five years.
Total Enrollment207 students1,142 students
Fortis College-Largo Total Enrollment (2007-2016)
Student : Teacher Ratio16:138:1
Fortis College-Largo Student Staff Ratio (2007-2016)
# Full-Time Students207 students487 students
Fortis College-Largo Full-Time Students (2007-2016)
Fortis College-Largo Enrollment Breakdown FL All Enrollment Breakdown
% Asian		-
2%
Fortis College-Largo Asian (2007-2013)
% Hispanic
21%
24%
Fortis College-Largo Hispanic (2007-2016)
% Black
30%
17%
Fortis College-Largo Black (2007-2016)
% White
34%
69%
Fortis College-Largo White (2007-2016)
% Non Resident races		-
2%
Fortis College-Largo Non Resident (2009-2013)
% Unknown races
15%
-
Fortis College-Largo Unknown (2007-2016)
Fortis College-Largo Ethnicity Breakdown FL All Ethnic Groups Ethnicity Breakdown
Diversity Score0.730.60
Fortis College-Largo Diversity Score (2007-2016)
College Completion Rate
49%
57%
Fortis College-Largo Completion Rates for First-Time, Full-Time Students (2009-2012)
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$22,600$30,800
Fortis College-Largo Average and Median Earnings, Disaggregated by Student Subgroups (2008-2013)

Finances and Admission

  • The private state tuition of $26,780 is more than the state average of $15,054. The private state tuition has grown by 782% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$26,780$15,054
Fortis College-Largo In-State Tuition Fees (2009-2015)
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid100%91%
Fortis College-Largo % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid (2007-2016)
Median Debt for Graduates$16,500$12,750
Fortis College-Largo Median debt for students who have completed (2007-2015)
Median Debt for Dropouts$9,167$6,334
Fortis College-Largo Median debt for students who have not completed (2007-2015)
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

  • College Location Mi. Students
  • St Petersburg College
    Public
    32,681 students | 0.80 Mi6021 142nd Ave N
    Clearwater,  FL  33760
    (727)341-4772     0.8032,681
  • Everest University-Largo
    Private, for profit
    439 students | 3.30 Mi1199 East Bay Drive
    Largo,  FL  33770
    (727)725-2688     3.30439
  • Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay
    Private, for profit
    862 students | 4.90 Mi11101 Roosevelt Boulevard N., Suite 100
    Saint Petersburg,  FL  33716
    (727)577-1497     4.90862
  • Sanford-Brown College-Online
    Public
    958 students | 15.30 Mi7702 Woodland Center Blvd Suite 100
    Tampa,  FL  33614
    (888)247-4238     15.30958
  • Everest University-Tampa
    Private, for profit
    537 students | 15.70 Mi3319 W Hillsborough Ave
    Tampa,  FL  33614
    (813)879-6000     15.70537
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Quick Stats
  • Students: 207 students
  • Private-state tuition: $26,780
  • Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 66%
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The average community college acceptance rate in Florida is 79%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Florida community colleges have a diversity score of 0.60, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Florida is Johnson & Wales University-North Miami. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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