Fortis Institute-Pensacola

School Highlights

Fortis Institute-Pensacola serves 760 students (90% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 67%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 760 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
  • Minority enrollment: 55%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 17% over five years.
Fortis Institute-Pensacola
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
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
33 staff
39 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Fortis Institute-Pensacola has declined by 23% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 17:1 over five years.
The Fortis Institute-Pensacola diversity score of 0.63 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
760 students
1,014 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
686 students
559 students
# Part-Time Students
74 students
455 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
932 students
385 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
686 students
552 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
74 students
553 students
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
32%
% Black
40%
20%
% White
45%
33%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Unknown races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
54%
67%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$21,900
$28,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,735
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 760 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
  • Minority enrollment: 55%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Florida public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,712 per year for in-state students and $11,524 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,502 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Florida is 76%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

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