Fortis College

7033 Airport Blvd.
Mobile, AL 36608
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School Highlights

Fortis College serves 322 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 39%.

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Fortis College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Alabama for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Fortis College(AL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationNot applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelLess than 2 years (below associate)At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate for-profitPublic
Total Faculty16 staff75 staff
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Number of Programs Offered54

Student Body

The student population of Fortis College has declined by 8% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 52:1 over five years.
The Fortis College diversity score of 0.48 is less than the state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment322 students1,808 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio20:129:1
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# Full-Time Students322 students869 students
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# Part-Time Students-939 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan		-
1%
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% Asian
1%
1%
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% Hispanic
2%
3%
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% Black
66%
26%
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% White
29%
61%
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% Two or more races
1%
2%
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% Unknown races
1%
4%
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Diversity Score0.480.56
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College Completion Rate
47%
22%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$21,900$29,500
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Finances and Admission

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 Aid97%92%
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Median Debt for Graduates$9,500$10,655
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,500$5,500
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Acceptance Rate (Year 2013)73%73%
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Fortis College is Remington College-Mobile Campus (3.7 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Remington College-Mobile Campus
    Private not-for-profit
    313 students | 3.70 Mi828 Downtowner Loop W
    Mobile,  AL  36609
    (251) 343-8200     3.70313
  • Bishop State Community College
    Public
    2,860 students | 8.90 Mi351 North Broad Street
    Mobile,  AL  36603
    (251) 405-7000     8.902,860
  • Coastal Alabama Community College
    Public
    7,419 students | 27.90 Mi1900 U S Highway 31 South
    Bay Minette,  AL  36507
    (251) 580-2100     27.907,419
  • Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
    Public
    8,950 students | 55.90 Mi51 Main Street
    Perkinston,  MS  39573
    (866) 735-1122     55.908,950
  • Pensacola State College
    Public
    9,773 students | 61.40 Mi1000 College Blvd
    Pensacola,  FL  32504
    (850) 484-1000     61.409,773
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 322 students
  • Private-state tuition: $12,871
  • Acceptance Rate: 73%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 20:1
  • 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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