School Highlights
Fortis College-Smyrna serves 607 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is lower than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 62%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 607 students
- Private-state tuition: $13,290
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
- Minority enrollment: 88%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 55% over five years.
Fortis College-Smyrna
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
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
24 staff
88 staff
Student Body
The student population of Fortis College-Smyrna has declined by 25% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Fortis College-Smyrna diversity score of 0.55 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
607 students
2,178 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
607 students
797 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
921 students
247 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
607 students
855 students
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
17%
11%
% Black
64%
35%
% White
12%
38%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Unknown races
1%
7%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
48%
43%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,700
$28,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $13,290 is less than the state average of $15,088. The private state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,290
$15,088
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,139
$12,069
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
72%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Fortis College-Smyrna cost?
Fortis College-Smyrna's private state tuition is approximately $13,290.
What schools are Fortis College-Smyrna often compared to?
Fortis College-Smyrnais often viewed alongside schools like Chattahoochee Technical College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Fortis College-Smyrna?
The acceptance rate of Fortis College-Smyrna is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 72%.
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