School Highlights
Fortis College-Montgomery serves 284 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 284 students
- Private-state tuition: $20,579
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 84%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Fortis College-Montgomery ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 116% over five years.
Fortis College-Montgomery
(AL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 years (below associate)
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
26 staff
153 staff

Number of Programs Offered
3
4
Student Body
The student population of Fortis College-Montgomery has declined by 8% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five years.
The Fortis College-Montgomery diversity score of 0.32 is less than the state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has grown by 17% over five years.
Total Enrollment
284 students
1,674 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

# Full-Time Students
284 students
755 students

# Part-Time Students
85 students
919 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
538 students
343 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
284 students
755 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
7 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
85 students
1,028 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
24 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
168 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%

% Hispanic
1%
4%

% Black
81%
24%

% White
16%
62%

% Two or more races
1%
2%

% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
5%


Diversity Score
0.32
0.55

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
53%
26%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.17%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$21,900
$29,700

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $20,579 is more than the state average of $13,905. The private state tuition has grown by 48% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$20,579
$13,905

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
93%

Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,500

Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,236
$5,500

Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
SAT Reading
n/a
530
SAT Math
n/a
545
ACT Composite
n/a
23
ACT English
n/a
21
ACT Math
n/a
22
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Fortis College-Montgomery cost?
Fortis College-Montgomery's private state tuition is approximately $20,579.
What is Fortis College-Montgomery's ranking?
Fortis College-Montgomery ranks among the top 20% of community college in Alabama for: Average community college minority breakdown, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.
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