School Highlights
Fortis College-Montgomery serves 425 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 44%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Private-state tuition: $20,579
- Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
- Minority enrollment: 94%
- 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
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat 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: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
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
158 staff
Number of Programs Offered
4
5
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Fortis College-Montgomery has grown by 24% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Fortis College-Montgomery diversity score of 0.48 is less than the state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has grown by 64% over five years.
Total Enrollment
425 students
2,683 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
# Full-Time Students
425 students
869 students
# Part-Time Students
85 students
1,814 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
425 students
422 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
425 students
869 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
85 students
2,077 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
30 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
168 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
6%
% Black
70%
26%
% White
6%
56%
% Hawaiian
2%
2%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.61
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
50%
29%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
30%
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
85%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,236
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
88%
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: 2024 (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: Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.
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