- 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 489 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 59%.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Enrollment: 489 students
- In-state tuition: $14,208
- Out-state tuition: $14,208
- Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 50%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 164% over five years.
Fortis College-Orange Park
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
37 staff
139 staff
Student Body
The student population of Fortis College-Orange Park has grown by 22% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Fortis College-Orange Park diversity score of 0.63 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
489 students
2,862 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
489 students
862 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
2,000 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
601 students
263 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
489 students
862 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
66 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
2,761 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
34 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
174 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
7%
29%
% Black
31%
16%
% White
50%
41%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.72
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
64%
64%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
3.57%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$22,900
$31,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $14,208 is more than the state average of $3,893. The in-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $14,208 is more than the state average of $10,705. The out-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$14,208
$3,893
Out-State Tuition Fees
$14,208
$10,705
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,627
$9,750
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,004
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
91%
SAT Reading
n/a
442
SAT Math
n/a
429
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Fortis College-Orange Park cost?
Fortis College-Orange Park's tuition is approximately $14,208 for In-State students and $14,208 for Out-State students.
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