Fortis College Orange Park: Review & Facts
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Fortis College Orange Park is a very small two-year, private for-profit school with 490 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1996 and is one of the 2 colleges located in Orange Park, Florida.Academic Offerings
Majors
Offered
Offered
6
Few
1-year certificate and associate's degree are offered at Fortis College Orange Park.Fortis College implements a continuous curriculum calendar system and offers 6 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical Assistant, Nursing, Dental, and Laboratory Assistance. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings compared to other colleges.
It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
Student Retention
69%
Fair
Fortis College Orange Park student retention rate is relatively low at 69% (close to Florida average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.The graduation rate at Fortis College Orange Park is average - 62%.
Student to faculty ratio at Fortis College is a bit disappointing: 31:1. Find out more on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Tuition and fees per year
$15,200
High
Average tuition cost is slightly high, around $14,600 a year. The additional fees at Fortis College (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $600; which comes to a total of $15,200 per year.Read the details about Fortis College Orange Park 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
Dual Credits
Accepted
Accepted
Yes
The undergraduate application fee at Fortis College Orange Park is $100.00.
To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to Fortis College Orange Park and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (904) 269-7086 or check Fortis College Orange Park Website.
Opportunities and Services
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A
Safe
Fortis College Orange Park provides evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Fortis College Orange Park, 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 data, Fortis College Orange Park appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.
Fortis College Orange Park Location and Maps
Post Address: Fortis College Orange Park, 700 Blanding Blvd. Suite 16, Orange Park, Florida 32065, USA
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