Fortis College-Montgomery

3736 Atlanta Hwy
Montgomery, AL 36109
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings

School Highlights

Fortis College-Montgomery serves 264 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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 95%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 264 students
  • Private-state tuition: $20,579
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 99%
  • 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)
Associates Colleges
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
3
4

Student Body

The student population of Fortis College-Montgomery has declined by 22% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five years.
The Fortis College-Montgomery diversity score of 0.29 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
264 students
1,846 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
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# Full-Time Students
264 students
758 students
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# Part-Time Students
85 students
1,088 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
538 students
343 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
264 students
758 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
6 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
85 students
1,147 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
19 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
168 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
83%
25%
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% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
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% Black
2%
6%
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% White
1%
5%
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% Hawaiian
13%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Fortis College-Montgomery and the percentage of Hawaiian community college students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
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% Unknown races
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Fortis College-Montgomery.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
Diversity Score
0.29
0.60
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.6036%
0.2748%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3913%
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
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% 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: 2023 (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 (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 264 students
  • Private-state tuition: $20,579
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 99%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Montgomery County, AL public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,716 per year for in-state students and $7,796 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,292 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Montgomery County, AL community colleges have a diversity score of 0.57, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Montgomery County, AL is South University-Montgomery. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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