Fortis College-Indianapolis

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition
$14,811
6.88% growth from 2023
2024 Average Net Price
$27,918
After Financial Aid
2024 Enrolled Students
322
100% Full-Time
2024 Graduation Rate
44.1%
30 Graduates

About

Fortis College-Indianapolis is a higher education institution located in Marion County, IN. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Fortis College-Indianapolis were Medical Assistant (47 degrees awarded), Dental Assisting (18 degrees), and HVAC Maintenance (18 degrees).

In 2024, 102 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fortis College-Indianapolis. 77.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 22.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (73 degrees), 6.64 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (11 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fortis College-Indianapolis is $14,811, which is $−898 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,710).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Fortis College-Indianapolis is $14,811, which is $899 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,710).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,918.

In 2024, 83% of undergraduate students attending Fortis College-Indianapolis received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,811
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Fortis College-Indianapolis was $14,811. The cost of tuition at Fortis College-Indianapolis is $−899 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,710).

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Average Net Price

$27,918
2024 Value
0.364%
1 Year Growth

In 2024 Fortis College-Indianapolis had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,918. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Fortis College-Indianapolis grew by 0.364%.

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Other Student Expenses

$14,400
Room and Board
$1,129
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Fortis College-Indianapolis was of $14,400 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 11.9% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,129. The cost of books and supplies increased by 30.4% during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

83%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
74%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at Fortis College-Indianapolis received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.22% with respect to 2023, when 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Enrollment

Fortis College-Indianapolis had a total enrollment of 322 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College-Indianapolis is 322 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis College-Indianapolis are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fortis College-Indianapolis, both undergraduate and graduate, is 76.7% Black or African American, 11.8% White, 4.04% Two or More Races, 3.42% Hispanic or Latino, 1.86% Asian, 1.24% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.311% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Fortis College-Indianapolis in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (54.5%), followed by Black or African American Male (18.6%) and White Female (10.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fortis College-Indianapolis in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 322 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College-Indianapolis is 322 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis College-Indianapolis are enrolled full-time compared with 71.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Retention Rate over Time

48%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Fortis College-Indianapolis was 48%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (75%), Fortis College-Indianapolis had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. Black or African American
    247 enrolled students
  2. White
    38 enrolled students
  3. Two or More Races
    13 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fortis College-Indianapolis is 76.7% Black or African American, 11.8% White, 4.04% Two or More Races, 3.42% Hispanic or Latino, 1.86% Asian, 1.24% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.311% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 40.5% White, 19.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 15.7% Black or African American.

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Graduates

In 2024, 56 more women than men received degrees from Fortis College-Indianapolis. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fortis College-Indianapolis is black or african american (73 degrees awarded). There were 6.64 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (11 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Fortis College-Indianapolis is Medical Assistant (47 degrees awarded), followed by Dental Assisting (18 degrees) and HVAC Maintenance (18 degrees).

In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fortis College-Indianapolis, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (18 degrees awarded) and Health (84 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fortis College-Indianapolis are Registered nurses (1,489,862 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (165,916 people), Medical & health services managers (160,993 people), Pharmacists (134,176 people), and Physicians (109,759 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis College-Indianapolis in 2024 are Mechanical Technologies (18 degrees awarded) and Health (84 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fortis College-Indianapolis are Surgeons, Physicians, Electrical & electronics engineers, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Fortis College-Indianapolis are Mechanical Technologies (18 degrees awarded) and Health (84 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fortis College-Indianapolis are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,590,738 people), Outpatient care centers (275,151 people), Elementary & secondary schools (242,623 people), Offices of physicians (199,498 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (140,390 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis College-Indianapolis are Mechanical Technologies (18 degrees awarded) and Health (84 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Fortis College-Indianapolis.
Most Common (2024)
  1. Medical Assistant
    47 degrees awarded
  2. Dental Assisting
    18 degrees awarded
  3. HVAC Maintenance
    18 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Fortis College-Indianapolis was Medical Assistant with 47 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

23
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2024
79
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2024

In 2024, 23 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Indianapolis, which is 0.291 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (79).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 16 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Indianapolis in HVAC Maintenance, which is 8 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 45 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Indianapolis in Medical Assistant, which is 22.5 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

23%
100% Completion Time
31%
150% Completion Time

In 2024, 23% of students graduating from Fortis College-Indianapolis completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 31% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 31% within 200%.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. Black or African American
    73 degrees awarded
  2. White
    11 degrees awarded
  3. Asian
    7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fortis College-Indianapolis is black or african american (73 degrees awarded). There were 6.64 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (11 degrees).

0.98% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
  1. Black or African American Female
    60 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American Male
    13 degrees awarded
  3. White Female
    8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fortis College-Indianapolis is black or african american female (60 degrees awarded). There were 4.62 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (13 degrees).

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Operations

In 2024, Fortis College-Indianapolis had a total salary expenditure of 5.57M. Fortis College-Indianapolis employs 10 Instructors. Most academics at Fortis College-Indianapolis are Female Instructor (7), and Male Instructor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis College-Indianapolis are: Management, with 6 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 3 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.83M
2024 Salaries
0%
growth from 2023

In 2024, Fortis College-Indianapolis paid a median of $1.83M in salaries, which represents 32.8% of their overall expenditure ($5.57M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

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Instructional Salaries

$736k
Instructional Salaries
10
Number of Employees

In 2024, Fortis College-Indianapolis paid a total of $736k to 10 employees working as instructors, which represents 40.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $216k (5.94%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis College-Indianapolis were Management with 6 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 3 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees.

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