Fortis Institute-Fort Lauderdale

4850 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Suite 224
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
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Tel: (954) 587-7100
www.fortis.edu
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  • 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:

School Overview

The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Fortis Institute-Fort Lauderdale(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationItem not availableBaccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsFour or more years
Institution ControlPrivate, for profitPrivate, for profit
Total Faculty10 staff55 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Fortis Institute-Fort Lauderdale has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Fortis Institute-Fort Lauderdale diversity score of 0.50 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment175 students2,723 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio18:134:1
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# Full-Time Students175 students789 students
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% Asian
1%
3%
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% Hispanic
18%
28%
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% Black
68%
19%
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% White
9%
39%
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% Two or more races
2%
3%
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% Unknown races
2%
5%
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Diversity Score0.500.73
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College Completion Rate
69%
59%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$25,400$30,300

Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $14,102 is less than the state average of $15,335. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$14,102$15,335
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid93%88%
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Median Debt for Graduates$11,875$11,875
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Median Debt for Dropouts$6,334$6,334
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Acceptance Rate68%73%
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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 Lauderdale
    Private not-for-profit
    303 students | 2.80 Mi2000 W. Commercial Boulevard
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
    (954) 492-5353     2.80303
  • Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
    Private, non-profit
    19,567 students | 3.70 Mi1500 NW 49th St.
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
    (954) 776-4476     3.7019,567
  • Broward College
    Public
    40,784 students | 5.50 Mi111 East Las Olas Blvd
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
    (954) 201-7350     5.5040,784
  • Key College
    Key College Photo
    Private, for profit
    90 students | 6.60 Mi1040 Bayview Drive
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
    (754) 312-2898     6.6090
  • Everest University-Pompano Beach
    Private, for profit
    1,548 students | 8.60 Mi225 N. Federal Hwy.
    Pompano Beach, FL 33062
    (954) 783-7339     8.601,548
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Quick Stats (2021-22)
  • Students: 175 students
  • Private-state tuition: $14,102
  • Acceptance Rate: 68%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
  • Minority enrollment: 91%
Did You Know?
Fort Lauderdale community colleges have a diversity score of 0.62, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in Fort Lauderdale is Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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