Fortis Institute-Fort Lauderdale

  • Medvance Institute-Fort Lauderdale's mission is to provide the finest education in a supportive atmosphere where career success is encouraged at every level. We are committed to graduating qualified professionals who can serve the medical needs of their communities, and contribute to the health and well-being of those in their care.

School Highlights

Fortis Institute-Fort Lauderdale serves 175 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower 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 67%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 175 students
  • Private-state tuition: $14,102
  • Acceptance Rate: 61%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
  • Minority enrollment: 91%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Fortis Institute-Fort Lauderdale
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Item not available
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
10 staff
39 staff

Student Body

The student population of Fortis Institute-Fort Lauderdale has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Fortis Institute-Fort Lauderdale diversity score of 0.50 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
175 students
1,014 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
175 students
559 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
330 students
385 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
175 students
552 students
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
18%
32%
% Black
68%
20%
% White
9%
33%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Unknown races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
69%
55%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2013)
$25,400
$28,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $14,102 is less than the state average of $15,502. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,102
$15,502
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,875
$10,250
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$6,250
Acceptance Rate
61%
93%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Fortis Institute-Fort Lauderdale cost?
Fortis Institute-Fort Lauderdale's private state tuition is approximately $14,102.
What schools are Fortis Institute-Fort Lauderdale often compared to?
Fortis Institute-Fort Lauderdaleis often viewed alongside schools like City College-Hollywood, Broward College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Fortis Institute-Fort Lauderdale?
The acceptance rate of Fortis Institute-Fort Lauderdale is 61%, which is lower than the state average of 93%.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 175 students
  • Private-state tuition: $14,102
  • Acceptance Rate: 61%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
  • Minority enrollment: 91%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

Broward County, FL community colleges have a diversity score of 0.62, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Broward County, FL is City College-Hollywood. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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