School Highlights
Fortis Institute serves 422 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 422 students
- Acceptance Rate: 25%
- Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
- Minority enrollment: 94%
- 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
School Overview
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Fortis Institute
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Colors
Blue and Gold
Total Faculty
19 staff
73 staff
Number of Programs Offered
8
8
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Fortis Institute has grown by 24% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Fortis Institute diversity score of 0.57 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
422 students
1,385 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
422 students
869 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
422 students
1,335 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
422 students
837 students
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
34%
47%
% Black
56%
13%
% White
6%
25%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
61%
54%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,725
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
25%
75%
Source: 2025 (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 75%. 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 and Average community college minority breakdown.
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