Fortis Institute-Pensacola

School Highlights

Fortis Institute-Pensacola serves 668 students (86% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 67%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 668 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 96%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

Fortis Institute-Pensacola
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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
n/a
188 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Fortis Institute-Pensacola has grown by 8% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five years.
The Fortis Institute-Pensacola diversity score of 0.60 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has grown by 22% over five years.
Total Enrollment
668 students
1,236 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
20:1
# Full-Time Students
574 students
588 students
# Part-Time Students
94 students
648 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
282 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
574 students
587 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
295 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
94 students
832 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
58 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
174 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
36%
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
31%
% Black
5%
19%
% White
4%
33%
% Hawaiian
52%
2%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
60%
63%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
43%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$21,900
$31,500

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
94%
SAT Reading
n/a
442
SAT Math
n/a
429
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 668 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 96%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For Florida public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,761 per year for in-state students and $11,352 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,490 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Florida is 78%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Florida community colleges have a diversity score of 0.75, which is higher than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Florida is Key College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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