School Highlights
Fortis College-Largo serves 207 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 95%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 207 students
- Private-state tuition: $26,780
- Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
- Minority enrollment: 66%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Fortis College-Largo ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Fortis College-Largo
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Item not available
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
13 staff
139 staff
Student Body
The student population of Fortis College-Largo has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Fortis College-Largo diversity score of 0.75 is more than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
207 students
818 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
207 students
512 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
306 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
386 students
263 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
207 students
487 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
85 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
528 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
31 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
174 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
3%
% Asian
n/a
19%
% Hispanic
21%
1%
% Black
30%
29%
% White
34%
5%
% Hawaiian
n/a
36%
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
15%
2%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.74
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
49%
50%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4241%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$22,600
$31,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $26,780 is more than the state average of $16,554. The private state tuition has grown by 782% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$26,780
$16,554
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$16,500
$10,250
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,167
$6,250
Acceptance Rate
n/a
94%
SAT Reading
n/a
442
SAT Math
n/a
429
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Fortis College-Largo cost?
Fortis College-Largo's private state tuition is approximately $26,780.
What schools are Fortis College-Largo often compared to?
Fortis College-Largois often viewed alongside schools like St Petersburg College by visitors of our site.
What is Fortis College-Largo's ranking?
Fortis College-Largo ranks among the top 20% of community college in Florida for: Diversity in US community colleges and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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