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Fortis College

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 25 to 1
Students retention rate 52%
On-time graduation rate 60%

Located in Houston, Texas, Fortis College is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Fortis College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Fortis College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The retention rate of students at Fortis College is 52% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Texas is 68%, while the national average is 67%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Fortis College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
The most popular programs at Fortis College are Surgical Technology/Technologist, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Sterile Processing Technology/Technician, Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller, Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Surgical Technology/Technologist

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Sterile Processing Technology/Technician

Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller

Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist

Program Length 9 months
Tuition and Fees $16,177
Books and Supplies $1,344
Total Cost $17,521

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 76 of freshman students at Fortis College received on average $5,884 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,884
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 161 74% $5,443 $876,345
Other Federal Grant 165 76% $5,668 $935,256
State Grant/Scholarships 3 1% $5,401 $16,202
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 76 35% $333 $25,321
Total Grant & Scholarships 166 76% $5,884 $976,779

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Fortis College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Fortis College students is 59.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 63.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 48.4%.

59.6%

  • asian 45.4% 5 students
  • African American 55.3% 78 students
  • white 50.0% 9 students
  • hispanic 71.8% 56 students
  • Mixed Race 80.0% 4 students

Service Offerings

Fortis College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Fortis College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Credit for military training