Fortis Institute-Miami (Closed 2024)

9035 Sunset Drive, Suite 200
Miami, FL 33173

School Highlights

Fortis Institute-Miami served 26 students (100% of students were full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was more than the state average of 67%.

School Overview

Fortis Institute-Miami
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Item not available
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
4 staff
39 staff

Student Body

Total Enrollment
26 students
665 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
26 students
559 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
26 students
661 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
26 students
552 students
% Hispanic
86%
32%
% Black
9%
20%
% White
4%
33%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.25
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
60%
55%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$26,300
$31,500

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Private State Tuition Fees
$13,173
$15,502
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,970
$10,250
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,194
$6,250
Acceptance Rate
71%
74%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Fortis Institute-Miami cost?
Fortis Institute-Miami's private state tuition is approximately $13,173.
What is the acceptance rate of Fortis Institute-Miami?
The acceptance rate of Fortis Institute-Miami is 71%, which is lower than the state average of 74%.

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