Fortis Institute
Tel:
(561) 304-3466
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School Highlights
Fortis Institute serves 276 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 38:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 31%.
Top Placements
Fortis Institute places among the top 20% of community colleges in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
School Overview
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Fortis Institute | (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 | 21 staff | 37 staff |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Fortis Institute is Everglades University (0.5 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Everglades UniversityPrivate, non-profit2,104 students | 0.50 Mi5002 T-Rex Avenue, Suite 100
Boca Raton,  FL  33431
(561) 912-1211 0.502,104 - Palm Beach State CollegePublic28,517 students | 1.60 Mi4200 Congress Ave
Lake Worth,  FL  33461
(561) 967-7222 1.6028,517 - Southeastern CollegePrivate, for profit720 students | 4.60 Mi1756 North Congress Ave.
West Palm Beach,  FL  33409
(561) 433-2330 4.60720 - 713 students | 8.30 Mi2410 Metrocentre Blvd
West Palm Beach,  FL  33407
(561) 842-8324 8.30713 - Cambridge Institute of Health & TechnologyPrivate, for profit210 students | 13.80 Mi5150 Linton Blvd
Delray Beach,  FL  33484
(561) 381-4990 13.80210
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