- At Fortis College, we pride ourselves in providing postsecondary career education to both traditional and nontraditional students through a variety of degree and diploma programs. These programs are designed to assist students in enhancing their career opportunities and improving problem-solving abilities. Fortis College also strives to develop within its students the desire for lifelong and continued education. We provide an educational process that offers a change-oriented approach giving graduates the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in existing and emerging career occupations.
School Highlights
Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls serves 561 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 96%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 561 students
- Private-state tuition: $13,533
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 95%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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
54 staff
93 staff
Student Body
The student population of Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five years.
The Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls diversity score of 0.63 is more than the state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
561 students
599 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
560 students
329 students
# Part-Time Students
1 students
270 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
766 students
219 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
560 students
306 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
8 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1 students
434 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
6 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
425 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
2%
% Asian
41%
15%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
2%
7%
% White
5%
4%
% Hawaiian
44%
64%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.56
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4713%
0.5417%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2667%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,000
$31,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $13,533 is less than the state average of $13,652. The private state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,533
$13,652
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$16,519
$20,581
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$7,090
Acceptance Rate
n/a
73%
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: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls cost?
Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls's private state tuition is approximately $13,533.
What is Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls's ranking?
Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls ranks among the top 20% of community college in Ohio for: Diversity in US community colleges.
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