School Highlights
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
- Acceptance Rate: 25%
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 43%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Fortis College-Salt Lake City ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
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
Public
Total Faculty
52 staff
215 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 0.62 is more than the state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
550 students
4,285 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
458 students
891 students
# Part-Time Students
92 students
3,394 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
550 students
367 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
458 students
891 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
133 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
92 students
3,394 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
563 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
0.62
0.47
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
51%
65%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
47%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,000
$32,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $14,097 is more than the state average of $13,766. The private state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,097
$13,766
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
80%
73%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,000
$15,108
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$6,334
Acceptance Rate
25%
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) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Fortis College-Salt Lake City cost?
Fortis College-Salt Lake City's private state tuition is approximately $14,097.
What is the acceptance rate of Fortis College-Salt Lake City?
The acceptance rate of Fortis College-Salt Lake City is 25%, which is lower than the state average of 93%. Fortis College-Salt Lake City's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Utah with low acceptance rates.
What is Fortis College-Salt Lake City's ranking?
Fortis College-Salt Lake City ranks among the top 20% of community college in Utah for: Lowest acceptance rates and Diversity in US community colleges.
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