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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 31:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Black), which was more than the state average of 67%.
School Overview
Fortis Institute
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Item not available
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
21 staff
39 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
276 students
665 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
276 students
559 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
276 students
661 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
276 students
552 students
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
17%
32%
% Black
34%
20%
% White
17%
33%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Unknown races
27%
5%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
60%
55%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$26,300
$31,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Private State Tuition Fees
$15,364
$15,502
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,970
$10,250
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,194
$6,250
Acceptance Rate
71%
74%
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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