School Highlights
Fortis Institute serves 300 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Acceptance Rate: 25%
- Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Fortis Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Selectivity
Completion Rates
School Overview
Fortis Institute
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
262 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Fortis Institute has declined by 49% over five years.
The Fortis Institute diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has grown by 24% over five years.
Total Enrollment
300 students
4,931 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
300 students
909 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
4,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
300 students
890 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
4,166 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
43%
6%
% Hispanic
1%
46%
% Black
44%
13%
% White
2%
26%
% Hawaiian
6%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
67%
55%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
34%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
73%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,725
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
25%
84%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Fortis Institute?
The acceptance rate of Fortis Institute is 25%, which is lower than the state average of 84%. Fortis Institute's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Texas with low acceptance rates.
What is Fortis Institute's ranking?
Fortis Institute ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Lowest acceptance rates, Average community college minority breakdown and Highest completion rates.
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