- At Fortis College, we pride ourselves in providing postsecondary career education to both traditional and nontraditional students through a variety of degree and diploma programs. These programs are designed to assist students in enhancing their career opportunities and improving problem-solving abilities. Fortis College also strives to develop within its students the desire for lifelong and continued education. We provide an educational process that offers a change-oriented approach giving graduates the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in existing and emerging career occupations. Our mission is to attract and retain qualified instructors who are effective in the classroom and familiar with appropriate current medical, and/or technical practices; and to develop in students a professional attitude and an awareness of contemporary career practices through exposure to pragmatic course content and to faculty currently engaged in enterprise.
School Highlights
Fortis College-Orange Park serves 399 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 67%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Private-state tuition: $14,208
- Student-teacher ratio: 33:1
- Minority enrollment: 71%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 67% over five years.
Fortis College-Orange Park
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
12 staff
39 staff
Student Body
The student population of Fortis College-Orange Park has declined by 18% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 33:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Fortis College-Orange Park diversity score of 0.60 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
399 students
665 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
398 students
559 students
# Part-Time Students
1 students
455 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
399 students
661 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
398 students
552 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1 students
482 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
8%
32%
% Black
55%
20%
% White
29%
33%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Unknown races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
61%
67%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$22,900
$31,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $14,208 is less than the state average of $15,502. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,208
$15,502
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,627
$10,286
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,004
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Fortis College-Orange Park cost?
Fortis College-Orange Park's private state tuition is approximately $14,208.
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