School Highlights
Fortis College serves 399 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Private-state tuition: $12,871
- Acceptance Rate: 73%
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 67%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Fortis College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 143% over five years.
Fortis College
(AL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 years (below associate)
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
39 staff
153 staff
Number of Programs Offered
5
4
Student Body
The student population of Fortis College has grown by 6% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five years.
The Fortis College diversity score of 0.55 is equal to the state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has grown by 15% over five years.
Total Enrollment
399 students
1,674 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
399 students
755 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
919 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
651 students
343 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
399 students
755 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
7 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,028 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
24 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
168 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
4%
% Black
58%
24%
% White
33%
62%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.55
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
50%
26%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.17%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$21,900
$29,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $12,871 is less than the state average of $13,905. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$12,871
$13,905
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,236
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
73%
73%
SAT Reading
n/a
530
SAT Math
n/a
545
ACT Composite
n/a
23
ACT English
n/a
21
ACT Math
n/a
22
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Fortis College cost?
Fortis College's private state tuition is approximately $12,871.
What is the acceptance rate of Fortis College?
The acceptance rate of Fortis College is 73%, which is equal to the state average of 73%.
What is Fortis College's ranking?
Fortis College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Alabama for: Diversity in US community colleges and Highest completion rates.
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