Fortis's tuition & fees has increased from $17,255 (2014) to $15,213 (2018), and the rate of tuition increase is 11.83% over the past 10 years.
The 2018 tuition & fees are lower than last year (2017) at Fortis College.
Fortis's tuition increase rate is lower than the Alabama's average increase rate of 31.86%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is lower than the average increase rate of 28.12%.
Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends
The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by -28.75% from 2014 ($35,814).
For the current academic year 2023-2024, Fortis's COA is $25,517, which is decreased by -25.20% from last year.
The following table and chart show changes to Fortis's COA over the past 4 years.
On-campus living costs are not available.
Tuition & Fees Changes
The tuition & fees have decreased 11.83% for the last 4 years , and the 2024 tuition & fees are $14,235. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Fortis College over last the 4 years.
Books & Supplies Costs Changes
The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $737, and it has decreased -43.18% from the year 2014 to 2018.
| Year | Books & Supplies | Change by Year |
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| 2014-15 | $1,297 | - |
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| 2015-16 | $1,297 | |
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| 2016-17 | $1,297 | |
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| 2017-18 | $737 | -43.18% |
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Living Costs Changes
The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased -28.90% when living-off campus from the year 2014 to 2018. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Fortis College.
| Year | Living Off Campus | Change by Year |
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| 2014-15 | $17,262 | - |
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| 2015-16 | $17,262 | |
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| 2016-17 | $17,262 | |
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| 2017-18 | $9,567 | -44.58% |
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Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges
The following table compares 2024 tuition and increase rate from last year between Fortis College and similar schools.
| 2024 | 2023 | Increase Rate |
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| Fortis College | $16,264 | $16,264 | - |
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| Fortis College-Montgomery | $16,264 | $16,509 | -1.48% |
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| Paul Mitchell the School-Birmingham | $17,075 | $17,075 | - |
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| Fortis College-Dothan | $16,264 | $16,264 | - |
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| Paul Mitchell the School-Huntsville | $17,075 | $17,075 | - |
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| Winonah's International School of Cosmetology | $12,750 | $12,750 | - |
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