Fortis College: Review & Facts
Overall Rating:
Quality:
Safety:
Costs:
ReviewMajors / RatingsTuition / LoansCampus CrimeQuality:Safety:Costs:
Fortis College is a very small two-year, private for-profit school with 400 students enrolled. This college was established in 1984 and is one of the 7 colleges located in Mobile, Alabama.Academic Offerings
Majors
Offered
Offered
5
Few
At Fortis College you can earn your 1-year certificate.Fortis College deploys a continuous curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 5 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical Assistant, Dental, HVAC, and Pharmacy. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings compared to other colleges and schools.
It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
Student Retention
48%
Bad
Fortis College student retention rate is very low at 48% (way below Alabama average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.The graduation rate at Fortis College is below average - 55%.
Student to faculty ratio at Fortis College is a bit disappointing -- 27:1.
Tuition and Loans
Tuition and fees per year
$17,300
High
Average tuition prices are fairly high, about $17,000 per year. The additional fees at Fortis College not covered by tuition are around $300; which comes to $17,300 annually.Read the details about Fortis College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.
Admissions Information
Acceptance
Rate
Rate
73%
As reported in recent government data, 268 applications were submitted and 196 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to enroll at this school.The undergraduate application fee at Fortis College is $100.00.
To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to Fortis College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (251) 344-1203 or check Fortis College Website.
Opportunities and Services
Safety
Grade
Grade
A
Safe
Fortis College offers evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Fortis College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.
ROTC
Available
Available
No
Based on the college crime numbers, Fortis College appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.
Fortis College Location and Maps
Post Address: Fortis College, 7033 Airport Blvd., Mobile, Alabama 36608, USA
Location Map - Street View:
Location Map - City View:
Learn More About Fortis College
ReviewMajors / RatingsTuition / LoansCampus CrimeAlabama Colleges Offering Similar Degree Programs
Dental
Learn about 8 dental schools and colleges in Birmingham, Mobile, Tanner, Huntsville, Bay Minette, Montgomery, and Hanceville. About 300 dental diplomas are granted every year. Average tuition charges for dental programs in AL: $14,100.
Learn about 8 dental schools and colleges in Birmingham, Mobile, Tanner, Huntsville, Bay Minette, Montgomery, and Hanceville. About 300 dental diplomas are granted every year. Average tuition charges for dental programs in AL: $14,100.
HVAC
Learn about 17 HVAC schools and colleges in Mobile, Andalusia, Jasper, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa, Deatsville, Montgomery, and 12 other cities. Around 300 HVAC diplomas and certificates are granted each year. Average tuition charges for HVAC programs in AL: $10,200.
Learn about 17 HVAC schools and colleges in Mobile, Andalusia, Jasper, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa, Deatsville, Montgomery, and 12 other cities. Around 300 HVAC diplomas and certificates are granted each year. Average tuition charges for HVAC programs in AL: $10,200.
Medical
Learn about 39 medical schools and colleges in Montgomery, Birmingham, Mobile, Tuscaloosa, Jasper, Tanner, Bay Minette, and 21 more cities. About 4,400 medical diplomas are granted each academic year. Average tuition for medical degree programs in AL is roughly $21,500.
Learn about 39 medical schools and colleges in Montgomery, Birmingham, Mobile, Tuscaloosa, Jasper, Tanner, Bay Minette, and 21 more cities. About 4,400 medical diplomas are granted each academic year. Average tuition for medical degree programs in AL is roughly $21,500.
Medical Assistant
Get details on 36 medical assistant schools and colleges in Birmingham, Mobile, Montgomery, Huntsville, Auburn, Hanceville, Rainsville, and 20 other cities. Around 1,600 medical assistant diplomas and certificates are granted each year. Average tuition charges for medical assistant programs in AL is approximately $14,300.
Get details on 36 medical assistant schools and colleges in Birmingham, Mobile, Montgomery, Huntsville, Auburn, Hanceville, Rainsville, and 20 other cities. Around 1,600 medical assistant diplomas and certificates are granted each year. Average tuition charges for medical assistant programs in AL is approximately $14,300.
Pharmacy
We list 7 pharmacy schools and colleges in Birmingham, Mobile, Montgomery, Auburn, and Huntsville. About 400 pharmacy degrees are granted each academic year. Average tuition charges for pharmacy degree programs in AL is roughly $30,800.
We list 7 pharmacy schools and colleges in Birmingham, Mobile, Montgomery, Auburn, and Huntsville. About 400 pharmacy degrees are granted each academic year. Average tuition charges for pharmacy degree programs in AL is roughly $30,800.
Quick College Search
search by college name, city, or state
Top Competitors
Northshore Technical Community CollegeLacombe, LA
Associate's degrees. Cheap tuition fees. More than 3,600 students. Safe campus. Offers strong industrial technologies, general studies, and welding degree programs.
Blue Cliff College GulfportGulfport, MS
Above average tuition. Over 400 students. Safe campus. Best known for offering medical assistant degree program.
Remington College MobileMobile, ALAssociate's and bachelor's degrees are available. Moderately expensive tuition fees. Over 300 students. Safe campus. Best known for medical assistant, cosmetology, and HVAC programs.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community CollegePerkinston, MSAssociate's degrees are available. Inexpensive tuition costs. Affordable on-campus housing. Around 8,700 students. Relatively safe campus. Strong general studies, industrial technologies, and nursing degree programs.
Pensacola State CollegePensacola, FL
Associate's and bachelor's degrees are available. Affordable tuition rates. About 9,300 students. Generally safe campus. Concentration on general studies, nursing, and management programs. ROTC programs.
Jones County Junior CollegeEllisville, MSAssociate's degrees. Inexpensive tuition rates. Cheap on-campus housing option. More than 4,600 students. Safe campus. Popular general studies, industrial technologies, and nursing programs. ROTC programs.
Radford M Locklin Technical CollegeMilton, FLRelatively low tuition rates. Approximately 500 students. Generally safe campus. Known for nursing, pharmacy, and welding degree programs.
Northwest Florida State CollegeNiceville, FLAssociate's and bachelor's degrees. Relatively low tuition costs. Over 5,100 students. Safe campus. Strong general studies, nursing, and management degree programs. ROTC programs.
University of South AlabamaMobile, AL
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees are offered. Above average tuition costs. Affordable on-campus housing. Around 14,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Emphasis on nursing, medical, and education programs. ROTC programs. SAT score 1060, ACT score 24 to enroll.
Other Nearby Colleges
Spring Hill CollegeMobile, ALBachelor's and master's degrees. Very expensive tuition. Moderately priced on-campus housing option. About 1,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Has strong presence in management, business, and nursing degree programs. ROTC programs. SAT score 1070, ACT score 23 to enroll.
Bishop State Community CollegeMobile, ALAssociate's degrees are available. Affordable tuition fees. Over 2,200 students. Safe campus. Focus on general studies, nursing, and work and family studies degree programs.
University of MobileMobile, ALAssociate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees are offered. Steep tuition rates. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. Approximately 2,100 students. Safe campus. Concentration on nursing, management, and business degree programs. ROTC programs are available. ACT score 22 to enroll.
United States Sports AcademyDaphne, AL
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees are offered. Moderately expensive tuition rates. About 400 students. Safe campus. Popular occupational therapy degree program.
Coastal Alabama Community CollegeBay Minette, ALAssociate's degrees. Affordable tuition fees. On-campus housing. Approximately 6,700 students. Generally safe campus. Best known for offering general studies, nursing, and industrial technologies degree programs.
George Stone Technical CollegePensacola, FLOver 600 students. Safe campus. Places a focus on flight and aviation, computer science, and automotive and mechanic degree programs.
Chris Beauty CollegeGulfport, MSGreat student retention rate. Over 200 students. Safe campus. Emphasis on cosmetology degree program.
The University of West FloridaPensacola, FL
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Above average tuition rates. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. About 13,100 students. Unsafe campus. Focus on general studies, nursing, and education degree programs. ROTC programs. SAT score 1100, ACT score 24 to enroll.
Adrian H. Wallace Barber AcademyPensacola, FLOutstanding student retention rate. Over 100 students. Safe campus.
Alabama School of Nail Technology & CosmetologyJackson, ALGreat student retention rate. Around 100 students. Safe campus.
Pearl River Community CollegePoplarville, MSAssociate's degrees. Cheap tuition rates. On-campus housing option. Around 5,100 students. Relatively safe campus. Top offerings include general studies, nursing, and medical assistant degree programs. ROTC programs are available. ACT score 21 to enroll.
William Carey UniversityHattiesburg, MSBachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees are offered. Average tuition rates. Affordable on-campus housing option. More than 5,500 students. Generally safe campus. Top offerings include education, occupational therapy, and nursing degree programs. ROTC programs. ACT score 24 to enroll.
The Academy of Hair Design SixHattiesburg, MSOutstanding retention rate. More than 100 students. Safe campus.
University of Southern MississippiHattiesburg, MSBachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Relatively low tuition costs. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. Approximately 14,700 students. Unsafe campus. Best known for offering management, education, and business degree programs. ROTC programs are available. ACT score 23 to enroll.
Reid State Technical CollegeEvergreen, ALAssociate's degrees are available. Affordable tuition rates. Around 300 students. Safe campus. Top offerings include nursing, industrial technologies, and electrical and electronics degree programs.
