Fortis Institute

1630 South Congress Avenue, Suite 300
Lake Worth, FL 33461
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Tel: (561) 304-3466
www.fortis.edu
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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 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 61%.

Top Rankings

Fortis Institute ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Florida for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Fortis Institute(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationItem not availableBaccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsFour or more years
Institution ControlPrivate, for profitPrivate, for profit
Total Faculty21 staff55 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Fortis Institute has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 25:1 over five years.
The Fortis Institute diversity score of 0.75 is more than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment276 students2,723 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio13:134:1
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# Full-Time Students276 students789 students
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% Asian
3%
3%
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% Hispanic
17%
28%
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% Black
34%
19%
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% White
17%
39%
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% Two or more races
1%
3%
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% Unknown races
27%
5%
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Diversity Score0.750.73
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College Completion Rate
60%
59%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$26,300$30,300
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $15,364 is more than the state average of $15,335. The private state tuition has grown by 12% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$15,364$15,335
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid99%88%
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Median Debt for Graduates$9,970$11,875
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Median Debt for Dropouts$6,194$6,334
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Acceptance Rate71%73%
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Source: 2019 (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 University
    Private, non-profit
    2,104 students | 0.50 Mi5002 T-Rex Avenue, Suite 100
    Boca Raton, FL 33431
    (561) 912-1211     0.502,104
  • Palm Beach State College
    Public
    31,816 students | 1.60 Mi4200 Congress Ave
    Lake Worth, FL 33461
    (561) 967-7222     1.6031,816
  • Southeastern College
    Private, for profit
    720 students | 4.60 Mi1756 North Congress Ave.
    West Palm Beach, FL 33409
    (561) 433-2330     4.60720
  • South University, West Palm Beach
    Public
    692 students | 7.90 Mi9801 Belvedere Road
    Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
    (561) 273-6500     7.90692
  • Lincoln College of Technology-West Palm Beach
    Public
    713 students | 8.30 Mi2410 Metrocentre Blvd
    West Palm Beach, FL 33407
    (561) 842-8324     8.30713
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Quick Stats (2021-22)
  • Students: 276 students
  • Private-state tuition: $15,364
  • Acceptance Rate: 71%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
  • Minority enrollment: 83%
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