Fortis Institute-Fort Lauderdale

4850 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Suite 224
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313

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 38:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 31%.
Fortis Institute-Fort Lauderdale is one of 9 community colleges within Broward County, FL.
The nearest community college is City College-Fort Lauderdale (3.30 miles away).

	Fortis Institute-Fort Lauderdale	(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	10 staff	37 staff

The student population of 175 has declined by 47% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The school's diversity score of 0.51 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has grown by 33% over five years.

Total Enrollment	175 students	1,142 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	18:1	38:1

# Full-Time Students	175 students	487 students


% Asian	1%	2%

% Hispanic	18%	24%

% Black	67%	17%

% White	9%	69%

% Two or more races	2%	2%

% Unknown races	2%	-


Diversity Score	0.51	0.60

College Completion Rate	69%	59%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$25,400	$30,800

The private state tuition of $14,102 is less than the state average of $15,054. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

Private State Tuition Fees	$14,102	$15,054

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	93%	91%

Median Debt for Graduates	$11,875	$12,750

Median Debt for Dropouts	$6,334	$6,334

Acceptance Rate	68%	71%

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS