Fortis Institute-Miami (Closed 2020)

9035 Sunset Drive, Suite 200
Miami, FL 33173

School Highlights

Fortis Institute-Miami served 26 students (100% of students were full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was more than the state average of 95%.

School Overview

Fortis Institute-Miami
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Item not available
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
4 staff
139 staff
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Student Body

Total Enrollment
26 students
818 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
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# Full-Time Students
26 students
512 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
306 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
145 students
263 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
26 students
487 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
85 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
528 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
31 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
174 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
3%
% Asian
n/a
19%
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% Hispanic
86%
1%
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% Black
9%
29%
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% White
4%
5%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
36%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
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% Unknown races
n/a
2%
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Diversity Score
0.25
0.74
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
60%
55%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4241%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$26,300
$31,500
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Private State Tuition Fees
$13,173
$16,554
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
88%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$9,970
$10,250
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,194
$6,250
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Acceptance Rate
71%
74%
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SAT Reading
n/a
442
SAT Math
n/a
429
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Fortis Institute-Miami cost?
Fortis Institute-Miami's private state tuition is approximately $13,173.
What is the acceptance rate of Fortis Institute-Miami?
The acceptance rate of Fortis Institute-Miami is 71%, which is lower than the state average of 74%.

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