School Highlights
Fortis College serves 455 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 455 students
- Acceptance Rate: 45%
- Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Fortis College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Selectivity
School Overview
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Fortis College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
0
Institution Control
Private for-profit
0
Total Faculty
17 staff
73 staff
Number of Programs Offered
5
8
Student Body
The student population of Fortis College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Fortis College diversity score of 0.52 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 17% over five years.
Total Enrollment
455 students
4,221 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
455 students
869 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
3,352 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
649 students
363 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
455 students
837 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
39 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
3,377 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
39 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
28%
47%
% Black
63%
13%
% White
3%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
52%
54%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,725
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
45%
75%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Fortis College?
The acceptance rate of Fortis College is 45%, which is lower than the state average of 75%. Fortis College's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Texas with low acceptance rates.
What is Fortis College's ranking?
Fortis College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Lowest acceptance rates and Average community college minority breakdown.
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