Fortis College

1201 West Oaks Mall
Houston, TX 77082
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings

School Highlights

Fortis College serves 327 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 74%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 327 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 66%
  • Minority enrollment: 97%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Fortis College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Fortis College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
n/a
262 staff

Student Body

The student population of Fortis College has declined by 53% over five years.
The Fortis College diversity score of 0.58 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
327 students
1,396 students
This chart displays the total enrollment of Fortis College and community college average number of enrollment of Texas by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
23:1
# Full-Time Students
327 students
890 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
4,022 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Fortis College and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Texas by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Fortis College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Texas.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
327 students
890 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Fortis College and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Texas by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
4,022 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
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% Asian
58%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Fortis College and the percentage of Asian community college students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
n/a
46%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Fortis College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Texas by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
% Black
28%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Fortis College and the percentage of Black community college students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
3%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Fortis College and the percentage of White community college students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
7%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Fortis College and the percentage of Hawaiian community college students in Texas by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
% Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Fortis College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Fortis College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
Diversity Score
0.58
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Fortis College and the community college average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.5961%
0.5469%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Fortis College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Texas by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3357%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
76%
84%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Fortis College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$9,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Fortis College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Texas by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,725
$4,750
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Fortis College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Texas by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
66%
82%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Fortis College and the community college average percent admitted of Texas by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Fortis College?
The acceptance rate of Fortis College is 66%, which is lower than the state average of 82%.
What is Fortis College's ranking?
Fortis College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Average community college minority breakdown.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 327 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 66%
  • Minority enrollment: 97%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

The average community college acceptance rate in Harris County, TX is 76%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Harris County, TX community colleges have a diversity score of 0.68, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Harris County, TX is American InterContinental University-Houston. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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