- 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 575 students (99% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 28%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 575 students
- In-state tuition: $13,533
- Out-state tuition: $13,533
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 48%
- 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)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
54 staff
91 staff
Student Body
The student population of Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls diversity score of 0.63 is more than the state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
575 students
1,334 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
567 students
552 students
# Part-Time Students
8 students
782 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
766 students
240 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
567 students
555 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
8 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,124 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
6 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
200 students
% Asian
9%
2%
% Hispanic
1%
5%
% Black
29%
12%
% White
52%
72%
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.46
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
56%
22%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.83%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,000
$31,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $13,533 is more than the state average of $5,192. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $13,533 is more than the state average of $10,874. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$13,533
$5,192
Out-State Tuition Fees
$13,533
$10,874
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
90%
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: 2021 (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 tuition is approximately $13,533 for In-State students and $13,533 for Out-State students.
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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