School Highlights
Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie serves 546 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 67%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 546 students
- Acceptance Rate: 94%
- Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
- Minority enrollment: 80%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie
(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
21 staff
39 staff
Student Body
The student population of Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie has declined by 15% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie diversity score of 0.67 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
546 students
1,014 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
546 students
559 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
725 students
385 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
546 students
552 students
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
20%
32%
% Black
50%
20%
% White
20%
33%
% Two or more races
6%
4%
% Unknown races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
55%
67%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2013)
$25,400
$28,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,732
$10,735
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,251
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
94%
93%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie?
The acceptance rate of Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie is 94%, which is higher than the state average of 93%.
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