Fortis College-Columbia is a private community college located in Columbia, SC. It offers 4 programs for degree/certificate.
The 2024 tuition & fees of Fortis College-Columbia is $14,576. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of South Carolina private community colleges' average ($17,963).
The school has 513 students, which is lower than South Carolina community collleges' average (2,375). The students to faculty ratio is 23 to 1, which is higher than the average ratio (15 to 1) of South Carolina community colleges.
2024 Tuition & Fees
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Fortis College-Columbia. Then, we compare its costs to South Carolina community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.
In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
Amount | ||
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Tuition & Fees | $14,576 | |
Books & Supplies | $1,184 | |
Off-Campus Living Costs | $19,935 | |
Average Financial Aid | $6,009 | |
Cost of Attendance | $35,695 | |
After Financial Aid | $29,686 |
Tuition & Fees | |
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Fortis College-Columbia | $14,576 |
Private Community Colleges in South Carolina | $17,963 |
Private Community Colleges in U.S. | $19,928 |
Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study
Fortis College-Columbia offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
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Online Programs | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Total Programs | 3 | 1 | NOT OFFERED |
The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program.
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
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Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | 40 completers |
NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
---|---|---|---|
Dental Assisting/Assistant | 41 completers |
NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Medical/Clinical Assistant | 44 completers |
NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | NOT OFFERED | 48 completers |
NOT OFFERED |
Student Population
There are 513 students at Fortis College-Columbia including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 89 male students and 342 female students are attending the school.
The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
Total | Full-Time | Part-time | |
---|---|---|---|
Total | 431 | 431 | 0 |
Male Students | 89 | 89 | 0 |
Female Students | 342 | 342 | 0 |
School Profile and Academic Overview
The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Fortis College-Columbia.
Type | 2-4 year, private (for-profit) |
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Address | 246 Stoneridge Dr Ste 101, Columbia, SC |
Phone | 803-678-4800 |
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) » | $14,576 |
Student Population » | 513 Total Enrollment |
Graduation Rate » | 36% |
Retention Rate | 58% |
Average Financial Aid » | $6,009 |
Students to Faculty | 23:1 (4.35%) |