Fortis College-Winter Park

1573 W. Fairbanks Ave Suite #100
Winter Park, FL 32789
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  • 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 13 community colleges within Orange County, FL.
  • The nearest community college to Fortis College-Winter Park is Adventist University of Health Sciences (1.3 miles away).

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Fortis College-Winter Park places among the top 20% of community colleges in Florida for:

School Overview

    Fortis College-Winter Park(FL) Community College Avg.
    Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsFour or more years
    Institution ControlPrivate, for profitPrivate, non-profit
    Total Faculty- staff37 staff
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    Student Body

    • The student population of Fortis College-Winter Park has stayed relatively flat over five years.
    • The Fortis College-Winter Park diversity score of 0.58 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
    Total Enrollment14 students1,142 students
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    Student : Teacher Ratio0:138:1
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    # Full-Time Students14 students487 students
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    % Asian    		-
    2%
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    % Hispanic
    22%
    24%
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    % Black
    58%
    17%
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    % White
    20%
    69%
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    % Two or more races    		-
    2%
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    % Non Resident races    		-
    2%
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    This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Fortis College-Winter Park.This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in FL.
    Diversity Score0.580.60
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    College Completion Rate
    56%
    59%
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    Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$22,600$30,300
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    Finances and Admission

    • The private state tuition of $3,500 is less than the state average of $15,054. The private state tuition has declined by 79% over four years.
    Private State Tuition Fees$3,500$15,054
    This chart display tuition fees for an in-state student of Fortis College-Winter Park and the private community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of FL by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
    % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid96%93%
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    Median Debt for Graduates$16,500$11,875
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    Median Debt for Dropouts$9,167$6,334
    This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Fortis College-Winter Park and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in FL by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
    Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

    Nearby Schools

    • College Location Mi. Students
    • Adventist University of Health Sciences
      Private, non-profit
      2,090 students | 1.30 Mi671 Winyah Drive
      Orlando,  FL  32803
      (407) 303-7742       1.302,090
    • Everest University-North Orlando
      Private, for profit
      634 students | 1.50 Mi5421 Diplomat Circle
      Orlando,  FL  32810
      (407) 628-5870       1.50634
    • Florida College of Natural Health-Maitland
      Private, for profit
      418 students | 2.90 Mi2600 Lake Lucien Drive Suite#240
      Maitland,  FL  32751
      (407) 261-0319       2.90418
    • Centura Institute
      Private, for profit
      47 students | 3.50 Mi6359 Edgewater Drive
      Orlando,  FL  32810
      (407) 275-9696       3.5047
    • Herzing University-Winter Park
      Private, non-profit
      612 students | 3.80 Mi1865 SR 436
      Winter Park,  FL  32792
      (407) 478-0500       3.80612
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    Quick Stats (2020-21)
    • Students: 14 students
    • Private-state tuition: $3,500
    • Minority enrollment: 80%
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    For Florida public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $6,464 per year for in-state students and $11,973 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,054 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

    The average community college acceptance rate in Florida is 86%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

    Florida community colleges have a diversity score of 0.60, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Florida is Johnson & Wales University-North Miami. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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