School Highlights
Fortis College serves 315 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 45%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Private-state tuition: $12,871
- Acceptance Rate: 73%
- Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
- Minority enrollment: 81%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Fortis College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 74% over five years.
Fortis College
(AL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's 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
10 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
4
3
Student Body
The student population of Fortis College has declined by 21% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 32:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Fortis College diversity score of 0.43 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 22% over five years.
Total Enrollment
315 students
1,828 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
315 students
737 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
315 students
1,828 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
315 students
737 students
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
7%
% Black
73%
27%
% White
19%
55%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Unknown races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
56%
29%
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 $13,546. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$12,871
$13,546
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,750
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,236
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
73%
73%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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: Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.
In what neighborhood is Fortis College located?
Fortis College is located in the Thornhill neighborhood of Mobile, AL.
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