School Highlights
Fortis College-Columbia serves 582 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 29:1 is same as the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 48%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 582 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
- Minority enrollment: 89%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Fortis College-Columbia ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 42% over five years.
Fortis College-Columbia
(SC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's Colleges
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
20 staff
71 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Fortis College-Columbia has declined by 13% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 29:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Fortis College-Columbia diversity score of 0.31 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 14% over five years.
Total Enrollment
582 students
1,870 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
582 students
661 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
847 students
447 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
582 students
661 students
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
82%
29%
% White
11%
52%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.31
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
31%
26%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,700
$28,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
95%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,000
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Katrina Maurer, Registered Nurse -
- Candace D., Nursing Student -
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Fortis College-Columbia?
Fortis College-Columbia famous alumni include: Katrina Maurer, Registered Nurse and Candace D., Nursing Student.
What is Fortis College-Columbia's ranking?
Fortis College-Columbia ranks among the top 20% of community college in South Carolina for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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