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

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

The school has 295 students, which is lower than Texas community collleges' average (3,006). The students to faculty ratio is 23 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 Institute. The tuition & fees at Fortis Institute is cheaper than the average costs ($19,812) over private community colleges in Texas.

The following tables show 2023-2024 tuition & fees at Fortis Institute 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$5,903
Cost of Attendance$36,651
Total Costs After Financial Aid$30,748
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Tuition & Fees
Fortis Institute$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 46 Hours 9 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
Surgical Technology/Technologist$33,680 $1,381 91 Hours 18 Months
Dental Assisting/Assistant$20,247 $1,591 60 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 Institute 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.

What is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Dental Assisting/Assistant15 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/SpecialistNOT OFFERED 8 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller8 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant78 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist16 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician32 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 295 students at Fortis Institute including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 60 male students and 240 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
Total3003000
Male Students60600
Female Students2402400

School Profile and Academic Overview

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

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, private (for-profit)
Address450 N Sam Houston Pkwy E Ste 200, Houston, TX
Phone713-332-0062
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »$16,264
Student Population »295 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »61%
Retention Rate80%
Average Financial Aid »$5,903
Students to Faculty23:1 (4.35%)