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 62%.
School Overview
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 25% over five years.
| Fortis Institute | (FL) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Item not available | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's |
| 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 | 128 staff |
Source: 2020 (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-profit2,247 students | 0.50 Mi5002 T-Rex Avenue, Suite 100
Boca Raton, FL 33431
(561) 912-1211 0.502,247 - Palm Beach State CollegePublic31,289 students | 1.60 Mi4200 Congress Ave
Lake Worth, FL 33461
(561) 967-7222 1.6031,289 - Southeastern CollegePrivate, for profit720 students | 4.60 Mi1756 North Congress Ave.
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 433-2330 4.60720 - 623 students | 7.90 Mi9801 Belvedere Road
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 273-6500 7.90623 - Cambridge College of Healthcare & TechnologyPrivate for-profit564 students | 13.80 Mi5150 Linton Blvd, Suite 340
Delray Beach, FL 33484
(561) 381-4990 13.80564
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