Fortis College-Montgomery

3736 Atlanta Hwy
Montgomery, AL 36109
Top-Ranked (2026): 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 (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
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)
0
Institution Level
Less than 2 years (below associate)
4
Institution Control
Private for-profit
0
Total Faculty
13 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
4
4

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
2,097 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
551 students
321 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
359 students
737 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
85 students
1,593 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
460 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
7%
% Black
86%
27%
% White
9%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% 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 $13,954. 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%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,750
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,236
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
90%
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: 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 (2026)

  • 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 78%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

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