School Highlights
Fortis College-Smyrna serves 751 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 61%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 751 students
- In-state tuition: $13,290
- Out-state tuition: $13,290
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
- Minority enrollment: 88%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Fortis College-Smyrna
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associates--Public Rural-serving Medium
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
54 staff
209 staff
Student Body
The student population of Fortis College-Smyrna has grown by 5% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Fortis College-Smyrna diversity score of 0.57 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
751 students
2,242 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
751 students
882 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,722 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
751 students
299 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
751 students
929 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
87 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,891 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
53 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
654 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
18%
10%
% Black
62%
35%
% White
12%
39%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
7%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4826%
0.4279%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2368%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,700
$29,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $13,290 is more than the state average of $3,120. The in-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $13,290 is more than the state average of $6,995. The out-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$13,290
$3,120
Out-State Tuition Fees
$13,290
$6,995
% 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: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Fortis College-Smyrna cost?
Fortis College-Smyrna's tuition is approximately $13,290 for In-State students and $13,290 for Out-State students.
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%.
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