Fortis College-Columbia
Columbia, SC
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 438
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Highest degree awarded:
Associate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Two-year, small
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higher full-time
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 0%
Male/Female: 27% / 73% (2017)
First generation college students: 56.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 15.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.7% (2017)
Test scores for admission:
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 38.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 15.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 7.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 4.7% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 18.0%
Black: 76.7%
Hispanic: 2.1%
Asian: 0.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 2.3%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 0.5%
Black: 76.7%
Hispanic: 2.1%
Asian: 0.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 2.3%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 0.5%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $28,491
In-State tuition: $14,216Out-of-State tuition: $14,216
Estimated books and supplies: $1,184 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board:
Estimated on-campus other fees:
Estimated off-campus room & board: $11,583 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $0 (2022)
Average Family Income: $29,954 (2017)
Median Family Income: $15,145 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 62.5%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 59.0%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $12,547 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $133 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $22,820 |
| $30k-48k | $0 |
| $48k-75k | $0 |
| $75k-110k | $0 |
| $110k+ | $0 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 0%6-year graduation rate: 0%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 95.4% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $12,547 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $6,334 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 23.7% (2015) |
| @3 year | 29.8% (2017) |
| @5 year | 32.9% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 15.3% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 17.3% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $29,507 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $32,975 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | 28 | $13,000 | $138 | $33,897 ($2,825) | $38,708 ($3,226) |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | 55 | $13,167 | $138 | $24,465 ($2,039) | $27,591 ($2,299) |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 8 | $13,940 | $124 | $27,611 ($2,301) | $29,727 ($2,477) |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | 54 | $10,263 | $101 | $25,586 ($2,132) | $29,402 ($2,450) |
| Associate's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 14 | $42,650 | $308 | $61,911 ($5,159) | $63,932 ($5,328) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $48,330Full time faculty: 20%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 21.0
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