- 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 312 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the state community college average of 38:1.
- Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 54%.
- Fortis College-Orange Park is one of 2 community colleges within Clay County, FL.
- The nearest community college is Everest University-Orange Park (0.20 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 41% over five years.
| Fortis College-Orange Park | (FL) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Pivate, for profit | Pivate, for profit |
| Total Faculty | 14 staff | 31 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 312 students | 944 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 38:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 312 students | 487 students |
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| % Asian | 2%
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2%
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| % Hispanic | 10%
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24%
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| % Black | 29%
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17%
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| % White | 54%
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46%
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| % Two or more races | 3%
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2%
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| % Non Resident races | - | 2%
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| % Unknown races | 2%
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7%
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| Diversity ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body. | 0.61 | 0.70 |
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| College Completion Rate | 62%
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59%
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $22,900 | $30,800 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- College Location Mi. Students
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Everest University-Orange ParkPivate, for profit558 students | 0.20 Mi805 Wells Rd
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904)264-9122 0.20558 -
Everest University-JacksonvillePivate, for profit570 students | 7.60 Mi8226 Phillips Hwy
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904)731-4949 7.60570 -
Stenotype Institute of Jacksonville Inc-JacksonvillePivate, for profit164 students | 8.40 Mi3563 Phillips Highway Building E Suite 501
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904)398-4141 8.40164 -
Sanford-Brown Institute-JacksonvillePivate, for profit340 students | 9.40 Mi10255 Fortune Parkway, Suite 501
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904)363-6221 9.40340 -
25,514 students | 10.60 Mi501 W State St
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904)359-5433 10.6025,514
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