Fortis College is a private community college located in Houston, TX. It offers 7 programs for degree/certificate.

It is accredited by Council on Occupational Education.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Fortis College is $16,264. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Texas private community colleges' average ($19,812).

The school has 258 students, which is lower than Texas community collleges' average (3,006). The students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (20 to 1) of Texas community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees is $16,264 for undergraduate programs at Fortis College. The tuition & fees at Fortis College is cheaper than the average costs ($19,812) over private community colleges in Texas.

The following tables show 2023-2024 tuition & fees at Fortis College and compare to Texas community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes of tuition costs over last 5 years. Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs. You can check more comprehensive tuition information at cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance
Amount
Tuition & Fees$16,264
Books & Supplies$1,037
Off-Campus Living Costs$19,350
Average Financial Aid$5,969
Cost of Attendance$36,651
Total Costs After Financial Aid$30,682
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Tuition & Fees
Fortis College$16,264
Private Community Colleges in Texas$19,812
Private Community Colleges in U.S.$19,928
2024 Costs and Completion Information of Largest Programs
Program NameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthsAvg. Completion Time
Medical/Clinical Assistant$16,264 $1,037 36 Hours 9 Months
Surgical Technology/Technologist$33,680 $1,381 91 Hours 18 Months
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician$17,347 $970 46 Hours 9 Months
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology$19,577 $1,852 64 Hours 12 Months
Welding Technology/Welder$20,484 $1,753 64 Hours 12 Months
Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist$16,987 $1,812 94 Hours 9 Months

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Fortis College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs61NOT 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.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Welding Technology/Welder2 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/SpecialistNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller2 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant60 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist23 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician32 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 258 students at Fortis College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 82 male students and 245 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.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total3273270
Male Students82820
Female Students2452450

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Fortis College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, private (for-profit)
Address1201 West Oaks Mall, Houston, TX
Phone713-266-6594
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »$16,264
Student Population »258 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »52%
Retention Rate47%
Average Financial Aid »$5,969
Students to Faculty18:1 (5.56%)