Heritage Institute-Ft Myers (Closed 2016)
Tel:
(239) 936-5822
School Highlights
- Heritage Institute-Ft Myers serves 738 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the state community college average of 38:1.
- Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 31%.
- Heritage Institute-Ft Myers is one of 2 community colleges within Lee County, FL.
- The nearest community college to Heritage Institute-Ft Myers is Florida SouthWestern State College (2.7 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Heritage Institute-Ft Myers | (FL) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 39 staff | 37 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 7 | 10 |
| Total Enrollment | 738 students | 1,142 students |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 38:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 738 students | 487 students |
| % Hispanic | 39% | 24% |
| % Black | 18% | 17% |
| % White | 41% | 69% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.60 |
| College Completion Rate (Year 2015) | 69% | 59% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $23,400 | $30,300 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid (Year 2015) | 87% | 91% |
| Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2015) | $13,233 | $11,875 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2015) | $4,750 | $6,334 |
Source: 2015 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Heritage Institute-Ft Myers is Florida SouthWestern State College (2.7 miles away).
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