Fortis College is a private community college located in Houston, TX. It offers 6 programs for degree/certificate.

It is accredited by Council on Occupational Education.

The 2025 tuition & fees of Fortis College is $17,776. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Texas private community colleges' average ($20,267).

The school has 455 students, which is lower than Texas community collleges' average (2,943). The students to faculty ratio is 27 to 1, which is higher than the average ratio (21 to 1) of Texas community colleges.

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees is $17,776 for undergraduate programs at Fortis College. The tuition & fees at Fortis College is cheaper than the average costs ($20,267) over private community colleges in Texas.

The following tables show 2024-2025 tuition & fees at Fortis College and compare to Texas community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes of tuition costs over last 5 years. Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs. You can check more comprehensive tuition information at cost of attendance page.

2025 Cost Of Attendance
Amount
Tuition & Fees$17,776
Books & Supplies$948
Off-Campus Living Costs$21,150
Average Financial Aid$6,277
Cost of Attendance$39,874
Total Costs After Financial Aid$33,597
2025 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Tuition & Fees
Fortis College$17,776
Private Community Colleges in Texas$20,267
Private Community Colleges in U.S.$20,310
2025 Costs and Completion Information of Largest Programs
Program NameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthsAvg. Completion Time
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician$17,776 $948 36 Hours 9 Months
Medical/Clinical Assistant$16,669 $994 46 Hours 9 Months
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology$19,861 $1,793 64 Hours 12 Months
Surgical Technology/Technologist$35,045 $1,364 91 Hours 18 Months
Welding Technology/Welder$20,860 $1,645 64 Hours 12 Months

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

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

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs51NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program.

What is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Welding Technology/Welder19 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Medical/Clinical Assistant47 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist30 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician83 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 455 students at Fortis College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 121 male students and 236 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
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total3573570
Male Students1211210
Female Students2362360

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Fortis College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, private (for-profit)
Address1201 West Oaks Mall, Houston, TX
Phone713-266-6594
Tuition & Fees (2024-2025) »$17,776
Student Population »455 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »64%
Retention Rate57%
Average Financial Aid »$6,277
Students to Faculty27:1 (3.70%)