School Highlights
Fortis College-Smyrna serves 516 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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 90%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Private-state tuition: $13,290
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 96%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Fortis College-Smyrna ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Fortis College-Smyrna
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates--Public Rural-serving Small
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
54 staff
209 staff
Student Body
The student population of Fortis College-Smyrna has declined by 27% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five years.
The Fortis College-Smyrna diversity score of 0.51 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
516 students
2,146 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
516 students
763 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,383 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
104 students
245 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
516 students
791 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
83 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,417 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
38 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
654 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
3%
% Asian
67%
30%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
14%
13%
% White
4%
10%
% Hawaiian
13%
35%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.6156%
0.4318%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2195%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,700
$29,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $13,290 is less than the state average of $15,267. The private state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,290
$15,267
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
83%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,139
$12,139
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
72%
SAT Reading
n/a
465
SAT Math
n/a
450
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Fortis College-Smyrna cost?
Fortis College-Smyrna's private state tuition is approximately $13,290.
What schools are Fortis College-Smyrna often compared to?
Fortis College-Smyrnais often viewed alongside schools like Chattahoochee Technical College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Fortis College-Smyrna?
The acceptance rate of Fortis College-Smyrna is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 72%.
What is Fortis College-Smyrna's ranking?
Fortis College-Smyrna ranks among the top 20% of community college in Georgia for: Highest completion rates.
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