Fortis College-Columbia

Columbia, SC · Private for-profit · Certificate degrees · City

C-

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About Fortis College-Columbia

Fortis College-Columbia is a small, private for-profit institution in Columbia, SC, in a city setting. It enrolls about 582 students. 43% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $36,368.

Open

Acceptance

$20,404

Net price

582

Enrollment

43%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

C+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$20,404

Average net price

$14,777

In-state tuition

$14,777

Out-of-state tuition

—

Room & board

$1,178

Books & supplies

$27,793

Total cost of attendance

77%

Students receiving Pell grants

72%

Students with federal loans

$12,547

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$19,599

$30–48K

$20,526

$48–75K

$23,866

$75–110K

$25,778

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing70.0%

Mechanic & Repair Tech30.0%

After Graduation

$36,368

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$33,189

Median earnings (6 yrs)

43%

Graduation rate

66%

Retention rate

60%

Earn more than a HS grad

$3,724

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

582

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

56%

First-generation

Gender balance

74% women

26% men

Race & ethnicity

Black

80%

White

13%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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