Fortis College

7033 Airport Blvd.
Mobile, AL 36608
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School Highlights

Fortis College serves 434 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 42%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 875% over five years.
Fortis College(AL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationNot applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution LevelLess than 2 years (below associate)At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate for-profitPublic
Total Faculty39 staff153 staff
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Number of Programs Offered54

Student Body

The student population of Fortis College has grown by 23% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five years.
The Fortis College diversity score of 0.55 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment434 students1,944 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio11:114:1
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# Full-Time Students434 students869 students
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# Part-Time Students-1,075 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
1%
1%
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% Hispanic
2%
5%
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% Black
60%
26%
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% White
29%
58%
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% Two or more races
4%
3%
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% Unknown races
3%
5%
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Diversity Score0.550.59
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College Completion Rate
55%
27%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$21,900$29,700
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $12,871 is less than the state average of $13,921. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$12,871$13,921
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid94%89%
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Median Debt for Graduates$9,500$11,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts$4,955$5,500
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Acceptance Rate (Year 2013)73%73%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Fortis College is Remington College-Mobile Campus (3.7 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 434 students
  • Private-state tuition: $12,871
  • Acceptance Rate: 73%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 71%
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For Alabama public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,077 per year for in-state students and $7,206 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,921 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

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