Fortis College-Salt Lake City

3949 S 700 E Ste 150
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings

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
  • 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:

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Attribute

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
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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
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
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# Full-Time Students
458 students
891 students
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# Part-Time Students
92 students
3,394 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Fortis College-Salt Lake City.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Utah.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
550 students
367 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
458 students
891 students
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# 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%
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% Asian
7%
2%
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% Hispanic
20%
13%
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% Black
5%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Fortis College-Salt Lake City and the percentage of Black community college students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
57%
71%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Fortis College-Salt Lake City and the percentage of White community college students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
3%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Fortis College-Salt Lake City and the percentage of Hawaiian community college students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Fortis College-Salt Lake City and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Non Resident students in Fortis College-Salt Lake City and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Unknown races
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Fortis College-Salt Lake City.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Utah.
Diversity Score
0.62
0.47
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.5069%
0.6526%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Fortis College-Salt Lake City and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Utah by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
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
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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
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Fortis College-Salt Lake City and the private community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Utah by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
80%
73%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Fortis College-Salt Lake City and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,000
$15,108
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Fortis College-Salt Lake City and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$6,334
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Fortis College-Salt Lake City and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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)

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 Fortis College-Salt Lake City's ranking?
Fortis College-Salt Lake City ranks among the top 20% of community college in Utah for: Diversity in US community colleges.

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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)

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Did You Know?

Salt Lake County, UT community colleges have a diversity score of 0.66, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Salt Lake County, UT is Eagle Gate College-Murray. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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