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School Highlights
Fortis Institute served 276 students (100% of students were full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Black), which was more than the state average of 67%.
School Overview
Fortis Institute
(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
21 staff
139 staff

Student Body
Total Enrollment
276 students
646 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
20:1

# Full-Time Students
276 students
587 students

# Part-Time Students
n/a
557 students


# Enrollment Undergraduate
565 students
261 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
276 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
% Asian
3%
5%

% Hispanic
17%
30%

% Black
34%
19%

% White
17%
33%

% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
1%
4%

% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
27%
5%


Diversity Score
0.83
0.76

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
60%
55%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4334%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$26,300
$31,500

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Private State Tuition Fees
$15,364
$16,355

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
88%

Median Debt for Graduates
$9,970
$10,250

Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,194
$6,250

Acceptance Rate
71%
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: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Fortis Institute cost?
Fortis Institute's private state tuition is approximately $15,364.
What is the acceptance rate of Fortis Institute?
The acceptance rate of Fortis Institute is 71%, which is lower than the state average of 74%.
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