School Highlights
Fortis College-Columbia serves 438 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 96%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Fortis College-Columbia ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Fortis College-Columbia
(SC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
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
177 staff
Student Body
The student population of Fortis College-Columbia has grown by 172% over five years.
The Fortis College-Columbia diversity score of 0.35 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
438 students
1,619 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
# Full-Time Students
438 students
514 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,105 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
359 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
438 students
514 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,105 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
260 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
2%
% Asian
79%
28%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
2%
7%
% White
2%
4%
% Hawaiian
17%
56%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.5639%
0.2629%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2967%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,700
$28,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,000
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
88%
SAT Reading
n/a
430
SAT Math
n/a
458
SAT Writing
n/a
413
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
18
ACT Writing
n/a
6
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fortis College-Columbia's ranking?
Fortis College-Columbia ranks among the top 20% of community college in South Carolina for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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