Fortis College-Salt Lake City serves 550 students (83% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 29%.
Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 550 students
Private-state tuition: $14,097
Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
Minority enrollment: 43%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Fortis College-Salt Lake City
(UT) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
52 staff
154 staff
Student Body
The student population of Fortis College-Salt Lake City has grown by 8% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Fortis College-Salt Lake City diversity score of 0.63 is more than the state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
550 students
2,323 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
458 students
621 students
# Part-Time Students
92 students
3,394 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
550 students
325 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
458 students
621 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
49 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
92 students
3,394 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
37 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
750 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
7%
2%
% Hispanic
20%
13%
% Black
5%
1%
% White
57%
71%
% Hawaiian
3%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
4%
% Unknown races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.47
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.5069%
0.6526%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4651%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,000
$32,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $14,097 is less than the state average of $14,216. The private state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,097
$14,216
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
80%
73%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,000
$15,972
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$6,334
Acceptance Rate
n/a
93%
SAT Reading
n/a
545
SAT Math
n/a
550
ACT Composite
n/a
23
ACT English
n/a
24
ACT Math
n/a
23
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 550 students
Private-state tuition: $14,097
Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
Minority enrollment: 43%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Salt Lake County, UT community colleges have a diversity score of 0.70, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Salt Lake County, UT is Ensign College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
