School Highlights
Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie serves 481 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 67%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 481 students
- Acceptance Rate: 57%
- Minority enrollment: 94%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie
(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
Student Body
The student population of Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie has grown by 11% over five years.
The Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie diversity score of 0.69 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
481 students
646 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
20:1
# Full-Time Students
481 students
587 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
557 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
261 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
481 students
574 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
85 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
648 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
36 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
174 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
42%
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
30%
% Black
19%
19%
% White
6%
33%
% Hawaiian
30%
2%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.6772%
0.6183%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4334%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2013)
$25,400
$31,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,732
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,251
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
57%
74%
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: 2024 (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 Institute-Port Saint Lucie?
The acceptance rate of Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie is 57%, which is lower than the state average of 74%.
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