School Highlights
Fortis Institute-Birmingham serves 613 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 45%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 613 students
- Acceptance Rate: 25%
- Student-teacher ratio: 36:1
- Minority enrollment: 91%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Fortis Institute-Birmingham ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Selectivity
School Overview
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 183% over five years.
Fortis Institute-Birmingham
(AL) 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
Colors
Blue and Gold
Total Faculty
17 staff
72 staff
Student Body
The student population of Fortis Institute-Birmingham has declined by 24% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 36:1 has decreased from 91:1 over five years.
The Fortis Institute-Birmingham diversity score of 0.33 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment
613 students
2,097 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
613 students
737 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
736 students
328 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
613 students
737 students
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
7%
% Black
81%
27%
% White
9%
55%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Unknown races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
37%
29%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,500
$29,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,900
$10,900
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,560
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
25%
90%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Fortis Institute-Birmingham?
The acceptance rate of Fortis Institute-Birmingham is 25%, which is lower than the state average of 90%. Fortis Institute-Birmingham's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Alabama with low acceptance rates.
Who are famous alumni from Fortis Institute-Birmingham?
Fortis Institute-Birmingham famous alumni include: John Doe, Nobel Laureate.
What is Fortis Institute-Birmingham's ranking?
Fortis Institute-Birmingham ranks among the top 20% of community college in Alabama for: Lowest acceptance rates and Average community college minority breakdown.
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