Heritage Institute-Ft Myers (Closed 2016)

6630 Orion Drive, Suite 200
Fort Myers, FL 33912
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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 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 61%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Heritage Institute-Ft Myers(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsFour or more years
Institution ControlPrivate, for profitPrivate, for profit
Total Faculty39 staff55 staff
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Number of Programs Offered710

Student Body

The student population of Heritage Institute-Ft Myers has declined by 22% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five years.
The Heritage Institute-Ft Myers diversity score of 0.65 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment738 students2,723 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio19:134:1
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# Full-Time Students738 students789 students
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% Asian		-
3%
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% Hispanic
39%
28%
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% Black
18%
19%
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% White
41%
39%
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% Two or more races
2%
3%
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% Non Resident races		-
3%
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Diversity Score0.650.73
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College Completion Rate
69%
59%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$23,400$30,300
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Finances and Admission

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid87%91%
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Median Debt for Graduates$13,233$11,875
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Median Debt for Dropouts$4,750$6,334
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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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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 738 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 19:1
  • Minority enrollment: 59%
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The average community college acceptance rate in Florida is 83%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

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