School Highlights
Fortis College-Salt Lake City serves 383 students (93% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 32:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 30%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Private-state tuition: $14,097
- Acceptance Rate: 25%
- Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 47%
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Selectivity
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 57% 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
22 staff
94 staff
Student Body
The student population of Fortis College-Salt Lake City has declined by 28% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Fortis College-Salt Lake City diversity score of 0.65 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 15% over five years.
Total Enrollment
383 students
2,198 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
32:1
# Full-Time Students
355 students
443 students
# Part-Time Students
28 students
2,547 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
383 students
2,190 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
355 students
425 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
28 students
3,592 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
7%
2%
% Hispanic
24%
13%
% Black
5%
2%
% White
53%
70%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Unknown races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
51%
65%
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 $13,925. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,097
$13,925
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
78%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,000
$19,178
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$6,334
Acceptance Rate
25%
85%
Source: 2025 (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 85%. 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, Diversity in US community colleges and Average community college minority breakdown.
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