Fortis College-Montgomery
Tel:
(334)272-3857
School Highlights
- Fortis College-Montgomery serves 315 students (73% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is lower than the state community college average of 28:1.
- Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 39%.
- Fortis College-Montgomery is one of 4 community colleges within Montgomery County, AL.
- The nearest community college to Fortis College-Montgomery is South University-Montgomery (3.5 miles away).
Top Placements
Fortis College-Montgomery places among the top 20% of community colleges in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
- The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Fortis College-Montgomery | (AL) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 12 staff | 73 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 315 students | 1,756 students |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 28:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 230 students | 1,004 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 85 students | 752 students |
| % Asian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% |
| % Black | 76% | 24% |
| % White | 20% | 61% |
| % Unknown races | 2% | 10% |
| Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.56 |
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| College Completion Rate | 46% | 17% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $21,900 | $29,500 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Fortis College-Montgomery is South University-Montgomery (3.5 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
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Montgomery, AL 36108
(334)420-4300 5.801,338 - 1,726 students | 41.40 Mi1675 Cherokee Rd
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256)234-6346 41.401,726 - 1,761 students | 44.60 Mi3000 Earl Goodwin Parkway
Selma, AL 36703
(334)876-9227 44.601,761
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