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 (2026)
- 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
School Resources
Completion Rates
Debt For Students
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
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 more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 21% over five years.
Total Enrollment
359 students
1,828 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
359 students
737 students
# Part-Time Students
85 students
1,360 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
444 students
1,828 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
359 students
737 students
# 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
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
50%
29%
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 $13,546. The private state tuition has grown by 48% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$20,579
$13,546
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
91%
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, Percent of students receiving financial aid, Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.
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