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Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 24 to 1
Students retention rate 49%
On-time graduation rate 29%

Located in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville 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 Institute-Lawrenceville 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 Institute-Lawrenceville is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville is reported to be 29%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, New Jersey state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 67% whereas the national average was 69%.

The retention rate of students at Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville is 49% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New Jersey is 81%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville are Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Dental Assisting/Assistant, Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

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

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology/Technician

Program Length 9 months
Tuition and Fees $13,755
Books and Supplies $1,737
Total Cost $15,492

Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville was $21,734. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville net price calculator

$21,734

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in New Jersey and nationwide.

New Jersey's average $14,691
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $21,734 $3,122 (17%) $21,573 $21,969 $20,975
2021 $18,612 $358 (2%) $18,416 $18,329 $21,803
2020 $18,970 $2,273 (14%) $18,707 $18,880 $19,914 $23,276 $23,276
2019 $16,697 $1,814 (10%) $16,256 $17,533 $19,900 $20,687
2018 $18,511 $4 $18,455 $19,111 $19,956 $22,466
2017 $18,507 $1,287 (7%) $19,777 $18,656 $21,232 $23,703 $22,542
2016 $19,794 $2,392 (14%) $19,785 $20,355 $19,010 $22,712 $23,275
2015 $17,402 $173 $16,884 $18,162 $19,835 $21,121 $20,796
2014 $17,575 -- $17,025 $16,954 $18,582 $20,187

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 96 of freshman students at Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville received on average $4,966 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.

$4,966
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 178 92% $4,770 $849,042
Other Federal Grant 178 92% $4,949 $880,892
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 133 69% $284 $37,750
Total Grant & Scholarships 185 96% $4,966 $918,642

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 82% of freshman students at Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville received $6,325 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,325
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 158 82% $6,325 $999,377
Private Loans 2 1% $3,000 $6,000
Total Loans 158 82% $6,363 $1,005,377

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$10,089
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 84

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 60 students

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 16 students

Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller

Undergraduate Certificate 8 students

Automotive Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 76

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

Undergraduate Certificate 51 students

Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 25 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 143 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 41 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 77 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

53.8%

Dropout Rate

Out of 143 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 66 students dropped out of the school.

46.1%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Moderate

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville is largely skewed towards women students, with 63.5% of undergraduate students being women and 36.5% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 266, with 169 women and 97 men.

  • men 36.5% 97 students
  • women 63.5% 169 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 22% 59 students
  • 20-21 20% 54 students
  • 25-29 18% 49 students
  • 22-24 13% 36 students
  • 30-34 10% 27 students
  • 35-39 8% 22 students
  • 40-49 4% 12 students
  • 50-64 2% 6 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville 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 Institute-Lawrenceville offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families