- 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. Our mission is to attract and retain qualified instructors who are effective in the classroom and familiar with appropriate current medical, and/or technical practices; and to develop in students a professional attitude and an awareness of contemporary career practices through exposure to pragmatic course content and to faculty currently engaged in enterprise.
School Highlights
Fortis College-Orange Park serves 442 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 95%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 442 students
- Private-state tuition: $14,208
- Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 94%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Fortis College-Orange Park
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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
37 staff
139 staff
Student Body
The student population of Fortis College-Orange Park has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Fortis College-Orange Park diversity score of 0.65 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
442 students
818 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
442 students
512 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
306 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
601 students
263 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
442 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
3%
3%
% Asian
44%
19%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
8%
29%
% White
6%
5%
% Hawaiian
38%
36%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
n/a
2%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.74
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.5192%
0.6329%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4241%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$22,900
$31,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $14,208 is less than the state average of $16,554. The private state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,208
$16,554
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,627
$9,750
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,004
$5,500
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-Orange Park cost?
Fortis College-Orange Park's private state tuition is approximately $14,208.
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