Fortis College-Montgomery

3736 Atlanta Hwy
Montgomery, AL 36109
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings

School Highlights

Fortis College-Montgomery serves 425 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 43%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 425 students
  • Private-state tuition: $20,579
  • Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 94%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Fortis College-Montgomery ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Fortis College-Montgomery
(AL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 years (below associate)
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
26 staff
153 staff
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Number of Programs Offered
4
5

Student Body

The student population of Fortis College-Montgomery has grown by 24% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Fortis College-Montgomery diversity score of 0.48 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has grown by 64% over five years.
Total Enrollment
425 students
2,464 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
20:1
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# Full-Time Students
425 students
873 students
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# Part-Time Students
85 students
1,855 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Fortis College-Montgomery.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Alabama.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
425 students
422 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
425 students
873 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
85 students
2,077 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
30 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
168 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
16%
2%
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% Hispanic
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Fortis College-Montgomery and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Black
70%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Fortis College-Montgomery and the percentage of Black community college students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
6%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Fortis College-Montgomery and the percentage of White community college students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
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% Two or more races
2%
4%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
Diversity Score
0.48
0.60
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.503%
0.2683%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$21,900
$29,700
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $20,579 is more than the state average of $13,954. The private state tuition has grown by 48% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$20,579
$13,954
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Fortis College-Montgomery and the private community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
90%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Fortis College-Montgomery and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Fortis College-Montgomery and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,236
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Fortis College-Montgomery and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
SAT Reading
n/a
530
SAT Math
n/a
545
ACT Composite
n/a
23
ACT English
n/a
21
ACT Math
n/a
22
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Fortis College-Montgomery cost?
Fortis College-Montgomery's private state tuition is approximately $20,579.
What is Fortis College-Montgomery's ranking?
Fortis College-Montgomery ranks among the top 20% of community college in Alabama for: Average community college minority breakdown, Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 425 students
  • Private-state tuition: $20,579
  • Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 94%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Alabama public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,077 per year for in-state students and $7,206 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,954 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Alabama community colleges have a diversity score of 0.60, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Alabama is Chattahoochee Valley Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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