Fortis Institute (Closed 2020)
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School Highlights
Fortis Institute served 276 students (100% of students were full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Black), which was more than the state average of 59%.
School Overview
Fortis Institute
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Item not available
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
21 staff
128 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
276 students
2,862 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
276 students
862 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
2,000 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
565 students
263 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
276 students
862 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
66 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
2,771 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
34 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
174 students
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
17%
29%
% Black
34%
16%
% White
17%
41%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
27%
5%
Diversity Score
0.83
0.72
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
60%
55%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
3.57%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$26,300
$31,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Private State Tuition Fees
$15,364
$16,140
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,970
$10,250
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,194
$6,250
Acceptance Rate
71%
74%
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: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Fortis Institute cost?
Fortis Institute's private state tuition is approximately $15,364.
What is the acceptance rate of Fortis Institute?
The acceptance rate of Fortis Institute is 71%, which is lower than the state average of 74%.
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