Fortis College-Largo

6565 Ulmerton Road
Largo, FL 33771
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings

School Highlights

Fortis College-Largo serves 207 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 59%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 207 students
  • Private-state tuition: $26,780
  • Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 66%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Fortis College-Largo ranks among the top 20% of public schools 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 Classification
Item not available
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
13 staff
139 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 stayed the same over five years.
The Fortis College-Largo diversity score of 0.73 is more than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
207 students
2,862 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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# Full-Time Students
207 students
862 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
2,000 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
386 students
263 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
207 students
862 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
66 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
2,761 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
34 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
174 students
% Asian
n/a
3%
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% Hispanic
21%
29%
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% Black
30%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Fortis College-Largo and the percentage of Black community college students in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% White
34%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Fortis College-Largo and the percentage of White community college students in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Non Resident students in Fortis College-Largo and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in Florida by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
% Unknown races
15%
5%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Fortis College-Largo.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
Diversity Score
0.73
0.72
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
49%
50%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Fortis College-Largo and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Florida by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
3.57%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$22,600
$31,500
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Fortis College-Largo and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Florida by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $26,780 is more than the state average of $16,641. The private state tuition has grown by 782% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$26,780
$16,641
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Fortis College-Largo and the private community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
88%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Fortis College-Largo and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$16,500
$10,250
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Fortis College-Largo and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Florida by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,167
$6,250
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Fortis College-Largo and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Florida by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
91%
SAT Reading
n/a
442
SAT Math
n/a
429
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Fortis College-Largo cost?
Fortis College-Largo's private state tuition is approximately $26,780.
What schools are Fortis College-Largo often compared to?
Fortis College-Largois often viewed alongside schools like St Petersburg College by visitors of our site.
What is Fortis College-Largo's ranking?
Fortis College-Largo ranks among the top 20% of community college in Florida for: Diversity in US community colleges and Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 207 students
  • Private-state tuition: $26,780
  • Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 66%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Florida public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,893 per year for in-state students and $10,705 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,641 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Florida is 89%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Florida community colleges have a diversity score of 0.72, which is higher than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Florida is Miami Ad School. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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