Fortis College-Montgomery

3736 Atlanta Hwy
Montgomery, AL 36109
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

School Highlights

Fortis College-Montgomery serves 359 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 45%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 359 students
  • Private-state tuition: $20,579
  • Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
  • Minority enrollment: 91%
  • 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
Completion Rates

School Overview

The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 50% over five years.
Fortis College-Montgomery
(AL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's 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
13 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
4
3
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Fortis College-Montgomery has grown by 26% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Fortis College-Montgomery diversity score of 0.25 is less than the state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has declined by 21% over five years.
Total Enrollment
359 students
2,097 students

Showing 2013–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
359 students
737 students

Showing 2013–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Students
85 students
1,360 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
444 students
1,828 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
359 students
737 students

Showing 2013–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
85 students
1,593 students
% Hispanic
3%
7%
% Black
86%
27%
% White
9%
55%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Unknown races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.25
0.62

Showing 2011–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
50%
29%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$21,900
$29,600

Tuition & Financial Aid

The private state tuition of $20,579 is more than the state average of $13,954. The private state tuition has grown by 48% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$20,579
$13,954
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
91%

Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,750
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,236
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

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, Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 359 students
  • Private-state tuition: $20,579
  • Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
  • Minority enrollment: 91%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Alabama public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,029 per year for in-state students and $6,906 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,954 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Alabama is 82%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Alabama community colleges have a diversity score of 0.62, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Alabama is Chattahoochee Valley Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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