School Highlights
Fortis College serves 461 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: 461 students
- Acceptance Rate: 45%
- Minority enrollment: 95%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Fortis College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Selectivity
School Overview
Fortis College
(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
Student Body
The student population of Fortis College has declined by 5% over five years.
The Fortis College diversity score of 0.55 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has declined by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
461 students
4,931 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
23:1
# Full-Time Students
461 students
909 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
4,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
461 students
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
461 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
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
27%
46%
% Black
61%
13%
% White
5%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.5223%
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
76%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$9,257
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,725
$4,227
Acceptance Rate
45%
84%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Fortis College?
The acceptance rate of Fortis College is 45%, which is lower than the state average of 84%. Fortis College's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Texas with low acceptance rates.
What is Fortis College's ranking?
Fortis College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Lowest acceptance rates and Average community college minority breakdown.
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