Fortis College-Columbia

Fortis College-Columbia is a private community college located in Columbia, SC. It offers 4 major programs through Certificate and Associate's programs.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $14,576 for undergraduate programs at Fortis College-Columbia. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($17,963) of private community colleges in South Carolina.

It has 431 students that are lower than the average population (2,267 students) of community colleges in South Carolina. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1 which is higher than the average ratio (15 to 1) of South Carolina community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $28,300.

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Academic Overview

Fortis College-Columbia is a 2-4 years, private (for-profit) school located in Columbia, South Carolina. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $14,576 on average. It offers 4 degree programs through 3 Certificate, 1 Associate's programs. The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $28,300.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, private (for-profit)
Address	246 Stoneridge Dr Ste 101, Columbia, SC
Phone	803-678-4800
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	$14,576
Student Population »	431 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	31%
Retention Rate	55%
Average Financial Aid »	$6,564
Students to Faculty	20:1 (5.00%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$28,300

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $14,576 for undergraduate programs at Fortis College-Columbia. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($17,963) over private community colleges in South Carolina.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Fortis College-Columbia. Then, we compare its costs to South Carolina community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Amount
Tuition & Fees	$14,576
Books & Supplies	$1,184
Off-Campus Living Costs	$19,935
Average Financial Aid	$6,564
Cost of Attendance	$35,695
After Financial Aid	$29,131
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$28,300

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Tuition & Fees
Fortis College-Columbia	$14,576
Private Community Colleges in South Carolina	$17,963
Private Community Colleges in U.S.	$19,777

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Fortis College-Columbia offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 3 Certificate, 1 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	3	1	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology	41 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Dental Assisting/Assistant	41 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant	45 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	43 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 431 students at Fortis College-Columbia including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 88 male students and 350 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
	Total	Full-Time
Total	438	438
Male Students	88	88
Female Students	350	350

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