Fortis College-Cincinnati

11499 Chester Road Ste 200
Cincinnati, OH 45246
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings

School Highlights

Fortis College-Cincinnati serves 693 students (97% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 693 students
  • Private-state tuition: $15,124
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
  • Minority enrollment: 76%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Fortis College-Cincinnati ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Fortis College-Cincinnati
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
47 staff
93 staff
This chart displays total faculty of Fortis College-Cincinnati and community college average number of faculty in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Student Body

The student population of Fortis College-Cincinnati has grown by 23% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Fortis College-Cincinnati diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
693 students
533 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
23:1
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# Full-Time Students
675 students
397 students
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# Part-Time Students
18 students
360 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Fortis College-Cincinnati and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Ohio by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Fortis College-Cincinnati.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Ohio.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
693 students
308 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
675 students
385 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
18 students
380 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
425 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Fortis College-Cincinnati and the percentage of Asian community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Fortis College-Cincinnati and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
% Black
63%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Fortis College-Cincinnati and the percentage of Black community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
24%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Fortis College-Cincinnati and the percentage of White community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Fortis College-Cincinnati and the percentage of Hawaiian community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Fortis College-Cincinnati and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Fortis College-Cincinnati.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
Diversity Score
0.54
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Fortis College-Cincinnati and the community college average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4225%
0.5417%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Fortis College-Cincinnati and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Ohio by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2197%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,700
$31,900
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Fortis College-Cincinnati and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Ohio by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $15,124 is more than the state average of $13,816. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$15,124
$13,816
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Fortis College-Cincinnati and the private community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Ohio by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
88%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Fortis College-Cincinnati and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,139
$18,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Fortis College-Cincinnati and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Fortis College-Cincinnati and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
100%
80%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Fortis College-Cincinnati and the community college average percent admitted of Ohio by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
475
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Fortis College-Cincinnati cost?
Fortis College-Cincinnati's private state tuition is approximately $15,124.
What schools are Fortis College-Cincinnati often compared to?
Fortis College-Cincinnatiis often viewed alongside schools like ATA College-Cincinnati by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Fortis College-Cincinnati?
The acceptance rate of Fortis College-Cincinnati is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 80%.
What is Fortis College-Cincinnati's ranking?
Fortis College-Cincinnati ranks among the top 20% of community college in Ohio for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 693 students
  • Private-state tuition: $15,124
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
  • Minority enrollment: 76%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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