Fortis Institute-Fort Lauderdale
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(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 higher than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 62%.
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 declined by 54% 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, non-profit |
Total Faculty | 10 staff | 128 staff |
Source: 2020 (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-profit245 students | 2.80 Mi2000 W. Commercial Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
(954) 492-5353 2.80245 - 20,330 students | 3.70 Mi1500 NW 49th St.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
(954) 776-4476 3.7020,330 - Broward CollegePublic38,976 students | 5.50 Mi111 East Las Olas Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 201-7350 5.5038,976 - 90 students | 6.60 Mi1040 Bayview Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
(754) 312-2898 6.6090 - Cortiva Institute-PompanoPrivate for-profit70 students | 8.80 Mi2001 W Sample Rd Ste 100
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
(954) 922-5505 8.8070
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