School Highlights
Fortis Institute serves 504 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Acceptance Rate: 25%
- Minority enrollment: 95%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Fortis Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Selectivity
School Overview
Fortis Institute
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
262 staff
Number of Programs Offered
7
8
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Fortis Institute has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Fortis Institute diversity score of 0.59 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
504 students
4,931 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
23:1
# Full-Time Students
504 students
909 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
4,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
504 students
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
504 students
890 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
4,166 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
43%
46%
% Black
47%
13%
% White
5%
26%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.6142%
55%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
34%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
73%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$9,257
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,725
$4,227
Acceptance Rate
25%
84%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Fortis Institute?
The acceptance rate of Fortis Institute is 25%, which is lower than the state average of 84%. Fortis Institute's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Texas with low acceptance rates.
What is Fortis Institute's ranking?
Fortis Institute ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Lowest acceptance rates and Average community college minority breakdown.
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