Fortis College-Salt Lake City

3949 S 700 E Ste 150
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
Top-Ranked (2026): 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 Facts (2026)

  • 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 stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 15:1 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 grown by 10% 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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • 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)

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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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