Fortis College-Winter Park
Tel:
(407)843-3984
- At Fortis College, we pride ourselves in providing postsecondary career education to both traditional and nontraditional students through a variety of degree and diploma programs. These programs are designed to assist students in enhancing their career opportunities and improving problem-solving abilities. Fortis College also strives to develop within its students the desire for lifelong and continued education. We provide an educational process that offers a change-oriented approach giving graduates the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in existing and emerging career occupations.
School Highlights
- Fortis College-Winter Park serves 14 students (100% of students are full-time).
- Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 31%.
- Fortis College-Winter Park is one of 14 community colleges within Orange County, FL.
- The nearest community college to Fortis College-Winter Park is Adventist University of Health Sciences (1.2 miles away).
Top Placements
Fortis College-Winter Park places among the top 20% of community colleges in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
School Overview
| Fortis College-Winter Park | (FL) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | - staff | 37 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 14 students | 1,142 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 0:1 | 38:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 14 students | 487 students |
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| % Asian | - | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 22% | 24% |
| % Black | 58% | 17% |
| % White | 20% | 69% |
| % Two or more races | - | 2% |
| % Non Resident races | - | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.60 |
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| College Completion Rate | 56% | 59% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $22,600 | $30,300 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Fortis College-Winter Park is Adventist University of Health Sciences (1.2 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Adventist University of Health SciencesPrivate, non-profit2,090 students | 1.20 Mi671 Winyah Drive
Orlando, FL 32803
(407)303-7742 1.202,090 - Everest University-North OrlandoPrivate, for profit634 students | 1.60 Mi5421 Diplomat Circle
Orlando, FL 32810
(407)628-5870 1.60634 - Florida College of Natural Health-MaitlandPrivate, for profit418 students | 3.00 Mi2600 Lake Lucien Drive Suite#240
Maitland, FL 32751
(407)261-0319 3.00418 - Centura InstitutePrivate, for profit47 students | 3.50 Mi6359 Edgewater Drive
Orlando, FL 32810
(407)275-9696 3.5047 - Valencia CollegePublic43,217 students | 3.70 Mi190 South Orange Avenue
Orlando, FL 32801
(407)299-2187 3.7043,217
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