Fortis College-Salt Lake City
School Highlights
Fortis College-Salt Lake City serves 539 students (93% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 23%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 539 students
- Private-state tuition: $14,097
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 37%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 116% over five years.
Fortis College-Salt Lake City
(UT) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Doctoral/Research Universities--Extensive
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
52 staff
151 staff

Student Body
The student population of Fortis College-Salt Lake City has grown by 10% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Fortis College-Salt Lake City diversity score of 0.56 is more than the state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
539 students
1,829 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

# Full-Time Students
501 students
501 students

# Part-Time Students
38 students
1,044 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
653 students
176 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
501 students
501 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
28 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
38 students
971 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
750 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%

% Asian
4%
2%

% Hispanic
19%
11%

% Black
3%
1%

% White
63%
77%

% Hawaiian
3%
n/a

% Two or more races
3%
3%

% Non Resident races
1%
2%

% Unknown races
3%
3%


Diversity Score
0.56
0.39

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.78%
1.62%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.57%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,000
$33,600

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 19% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,097
$14,216

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
87%

Median Debt for Graduates
$13,000
$15,972

Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$6,334

Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
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: 2021 (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.
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