Fortis College-Phoenix

555 N 18 St Ste 201
Phoenix, AZ 85006
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School Highlights

Fortis College-Phoenix serves 54 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 57%.

Top Rankings

Fortis College-Phoenix ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Arizona for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 43% over five years.
Fortis College-Phoenix(AZ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationSpecial Focus Two-Year: Health ProfessionsAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate for-profitPublic
Total Faculty23 staff140 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Fortis College-Phoenix has declined by 80% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 has decreased from 4:1 over five years.
The Fortis College-Phoenix diversity score of 0.73 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment54 students5,342 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio2:134:1
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# Full-Time Students54 students1,285 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
4%
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% Asian
2%
3%
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% Hispanic
30%
32%
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% Black
19%
6%
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% White
38%
43%
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% Hawaiian
1%
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% Two or more races
1%
3%
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% Non Resident races
1%
3%
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% Unknown races
4%
6%
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Diversity Score0.730.70
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College Completion Rate
66%
22%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$31,400$31,100
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $13,527 is more than the state average of $13,086. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$13,527$13,086
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid100%75%
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Median Debt for Graduates$16,210$9,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts$6,334$4,750
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Fortis College-Phoenix is GateWay Community College (2.8 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • GateWay Community College
    Public
    5,081 students | 2.80 Mi108 N. 40th Street
    Phoenix, AZ 85034
    (602) 392-5000     2.805,081
  • Refrigeration School Inc
    Public
    912 students | 3.10 Mi4210 E Washington Street
    Phoenix, AZ 85034
    (602) 275-7133     3.10912
  • Phoenix College
    Public
    10,959 students | 3.40 Mi1202 W Thomas Rd
    Phoenix, AZ 85013
    (602) 264-2492     3.4010,959
  • Rio Salado College
    Public
    18,304 students | 4.80 Mi2323 W 14th St
    Tempe, AZ 85281
    (480) 517-8000     4.8018,304
  • South Mountain Community College
    Public
    4,075 students | 5.00 Mi7050 S 24th St
    Phoenix, AZ 85042
    (602) 243-8135     5.004,075
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 54 students
  • Private-state tuition: $13,527
  • Student:teacher ratio: 2:1
  • Minority enrollment: 62%
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