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 94%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Acceptance Rate: 66%
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
Fortis College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
262 staff
Student Body
The student population of Fortis College has declined by 37% over five years.
The Fortis College diversity score of 0.58 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
327 students
3,803 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
# Full-Time Students
327 students
788 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
3,015 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
327 students
784 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
3,005 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
31 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
4%
% Asian
58%
12%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
28%
40%
% White
3%
6%
% Hawaiian
7%
24%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.5961%
0.5294%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.366%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
76%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,725
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
66%
82%
Source: 2023 (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%.
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