Fortis Institute-Fort Lauderdale
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Tel:
(954) 587-7100
- Medvance Institute-Fort Lauderdale's mission is to provide the finest education in a supportive atmosphere where career success is encouraged at every level. We are committed to graduating qualified professionals who can serve the medical needs of their communities, and contribute to the health and well-being of those in their care.
School Highlights
Fortis Institute-Fort Lauderdale serves 175 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 61%.
Top Rankings
Fortis Institute-Fort Lauderdale ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Fortis Institute-Fort Lauderdale | (FL) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Item not available | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Private, for profit |
| Total Faculty | 10 staff | 55 staff |
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Fortis Institute-Fort Lauderdale is City College-Fort Lauderdale (2.8 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- City College-Fort LauderdalePrivate not-for-profit303 students | 2.80 Mi2000 W. Commercial Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
(954) 492-5353 2.80303 - Keiser University-Ft LauderdalePrivate, non-profit19,567 students | 3.70 Mi1500 NW 49th St.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
(954) 776-4476 3.7019,567 - Broward CollegePublic40,784 students | 5.50 Mi111 East Las Olas Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 201-7350 5.5040,784 - 90 students | 6.60 Mi1040 Bayview Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
(754) 312-2898 6.6090 - Everest University-Pompano BeachPrivate, for profit1,548 students | 8.60 Mi225 N. Federal Hwy.
Pompano Beach, FL 33062
(954) 783-7339 8.601,548
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