School Highlights
Fortis Institute-Birmingham serves 539 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 43%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 539 students
- Acceptance Rate: 75%
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Fortis Institute-Birmingham ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
Fortis Institute-Birmingham
(AL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
153 staff
Student Body
The student population of Fortis Institute-Birmingham has declined by 33% over five years.
The Fortis Institute-Birmingham diversity score of 0.27 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has grown by 17% over five years.
Total Enrollment
539 students
2,464 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
20:1
# Full-Time Students
539 students
873 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,855 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
422 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
539 students
873 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
2,077 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
30 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
168 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
85%
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
6%
% Black
2%
27%
% White
2%
57%
% Hawaiian
10%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.5759%
0.2683%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,500
$29,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,900
$10,900
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,560
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
75%
73%
SAT Reading
n/a
530
SAT Math
n/a
545
ACT Composite
n/a
23
ACT English
n/a
21
ACT Math
n/a
22
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Fortis Institute-Birmingham?
The acceptance rate of Fortis Institute-Birmingham is 75%, which is higher than the state average of 73%.
What is Fortis Institute-Birmingham's ranking?
Fortis Institute-Birmingham ranks among the top 20% of community college in Alabama for: Average community college minority breakdown and Highest completion rates.
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