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%.
- Fortis Institute is one of 6 community colleges within Palm Beach County, FL.
- The nearest community college to Fortis Institute is Everglades University (0.5 miles away).
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 |
| Total Enrollment | 276 students | 1,142 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 38:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 276 students | 487 students |
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| % Asian | 3% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 17% | 24% |
| % Black | 34% | 17% |
| % White | 17% | 69% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 27% | - |
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| Diversity Score | 0.75 | 0.60 |
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| College Completion Rate | 60% | 59% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $26,300 | $30,300 |
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-profit2,262 students | 0.50 Mi5002 T-Rex Avenue, Suite 100
Boca Raton, FL 33431
(561)912-1211 0.502,262 - Palm Beach State CollegePublic28,517 students | 1.60 Mi4200 Congress Ave
Lake Worth, FL 33461
(561)967-7222 1.6028,517 - Southeastern CollegePrivate, for profit540 students | 4.60 Mi1756 North Congress Ave.
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561)433-2330 4.60540 - 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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