School Highlights
Fortis College-Smyrna serves 678 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 53%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 678 students
- In-state tuition: $13,290
- Out-state tuition: $13,290
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 86%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Fortis College-Smyrna ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 50% over five years.
Fortis College-Smyrna
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 years but < 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
54 staff
209 staff

Student Body
The student population of Fortis College-Smyrna has grown by 15% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Fortis College-Smyrna diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has grown by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
678 students
2,400 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1

# Full-Time Students
678 students
882 students

# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,518 students


# Enrollment Undergraduate
104 students
245 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
678 students
940 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
71 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,740 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
37 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
654 students
% Asian
n/a
3%

% Hispanic
18%
8%

% Black
62%
31%

% White
14%
47%

% Two or more races
4%
2%

% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
2%
7%


Diversity Score
0.56
0.67

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
63%
44%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
3.17%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,700
$29,500

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $13,290 is more than the state average of $3,488. The in-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $13,290 is more than the state average of $7,256. The out-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$13,290
$3,488

Out-State Tuition Fees
$13,290
$7,256

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
94%

Median Debt for Graduates
$12,139
$12,139

Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500

Acceptance Rate
100%
72%

SAT Reading
n/a
465
SAT Math
n/a
450
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Fortis College-Smyrna cost?
Fortis College-Smyrna's tuition is approximately $13,290 for In-State students and $13,290 for Out-State students.
What schools are Fortis College-Smyrna often compared to?
Fortis College-Smyrnais often viewed alongside schools like Chattahoochee Technical College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Fortis College-Smyrna?
The acceptance rate of Fortis College-Smyrna is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 72%.
What is Fortis College-Smyrna's ranking?
Fortis College-Smyrna ranks among the top 20% of community college in Georgia for: Highest completion rates.
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