Fortis College

Houston, TX · Private for-profit · Certificate degrees · City

C+

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About Fortis College

Fortis College is a small, private for-profit institution in Houston, TX, in a city setting. It enrolls about 455 students. 64% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $33,193.

Open

Acceptance

$27,964

Net price

455

Enrollment

64%

Grad rate

Report Card

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

C-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

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SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$27,964

Average net price

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In-state tuition

—

Out-of-state tuition

—

Room & board

—

Books & supplies

—

Total cost of attendance

85%

Students receiving Pell grants

77%

Students with federal loans

$9,500

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$27,697

$30–48K

$28,228

$48–75K

$31,980

$75–110K

$29,269

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing64.5%

Mechanic & Repair Tech27.8%

Precision Production7.7%

After Graduation

$33,193

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$32,765

Median earnings (6 yrs)

64%

Graduation rate

57%

Retention rate

55%

Earn more than a HS grad

$2,726

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

455

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

64%

First-generation

Gender balance

59% women

41% men

Race & ethnicity

Black

60%

Hispanic

27%

White

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

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