School Highlights
Fortis College serves 391 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 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 44%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Private-state tuition: $12,871
- Acceptance Rate: 73%
- Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 77%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Fortis College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Fortis College
(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
39 staff
158 staff
Number of Programs Offered
5
5
Student Body
The student population of Fortis College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five years.
The Fortis College diversity score of 0.51 is less than the state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has declined by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
391 students
2,683 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
19:1
# Full-Time Students
391 students
869 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,814 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
391 students
422 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
391 students
869 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
2,077 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
30 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
168 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
6%
% Black
66%
26%
% White
23%
56%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.61
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
56%
29%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
30%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$21,900
$29,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $12,871 is less than the state average of $13,954. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$12,871
$13,954
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,236
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
73%
73%
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) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Fortis College cost?
Fortis College's private state tuition is approximately $12,871.
What is the acceptance rate of Fortis College?
The acceptance rate of Fortis College is 73%, which is equal to the state average of 73%.
What is Fortis College's ranking?
Fortis College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Alabama for: Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.
In what neighborhood is Fortis College located?
Fortis College is located in the Thornhill neighborhood of Mobile, AL.
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