Fortis Institute-Pensacola

School Highlights

Fortis Institute-Pensacola serves 668 students (86% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 95%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 668 students
  • Minority enrollment: 96%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

Fortis Institute-Pensacola
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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
n/a
139 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Fortis Institute-Pensacola has grown by 40% over five years.
The Fortis Institute-Pensacola diversity score of 0.60 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has grown by 17% over five years.
Total Enrollment
668 students
818 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
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# Full-Time Students
574 students
512 students
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# Part-Time Students
94 students
306 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Fortis Institute-Pensacola.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Florida.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
263 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
574 students
487 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
85 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
94 students
528 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
31 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
174 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
3%
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% Asian
36%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Fortis Institute-Pensacola and the percentage of Asian community college students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Fortis Institute-Pensacola and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
% Black
5%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Fortis Institute-Pensacola and the percentage of Black community college students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Fortis Institute-Pensacola and the percentage of White community college students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
52%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Fortis Institute-Pensacola and the percentage of Hawaiian community college students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Fortis Institute-Pensacola and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Unknown races
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Fortis Institute-Pensacola.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
Diversity Score
0.60
0.74
This chart displays the diversity score of Fortis Institute-Pensacola and the community college average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.5965%
0.6329%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Fortis Institute-Pensacola and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4241%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$21,900
$31,500
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Fortis Institute-Pensacola and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Florida by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
88%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Fortis Institute-Pensacola and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Fortis Institute-Pensacola and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Florida by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Fortis Institute-Pensacola and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Florida by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
94%
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: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 668 students
  • Minority enrollment: 96%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For Florida public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,538 per year for in-state students and $10,584 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,554 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Florida is 91%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Florida community colleges have a diversity score of 0.74, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Florida is Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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