Fortis Institute-Fort Lauderdale
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 to Fortis Institute-Fort Lauderdale is City College-Fort Lauderdale (3.3 miles away).
Top Placements
Fortis Institute-Fort Lauderdale places among the top 20% of community colleges in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
School Overview
- The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| 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 |
| 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% | - |
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| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.60 |
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| College Completion Rate | 69% | 59% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $25,400 | $30,300 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Fortis Institute-Fort Lauderdale is City College-Fort Lauderdale (3.3 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- City College-Fort LauderdalePrivate, non-profit575 students | 3.30 Mi2000 W. Commerical Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
(954)492-5353 3.30575 - Broward CollegePublic44,119 students | 5.60 Mi111 East Las Olas Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954)201-7400 5.6044,119 - Everest University-Pompano BeachPrivate, for profit1,548 students | 8.60 Mi225 N. Federal Hwy.
Pompano Beach, FL 33062
(954)783-7339 8.601,548 - Florida College of Natural Health-Pompano BeachPrivate, for profit203 students | 8.80 Mi2001 W Sample Rd Ste 100
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
(954)975-6400 8.80203 - 90 students | 9.00 Mi1040 Bayview Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
(754)312-2898 9.0090
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