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

The 2025 tuition & fees of Fortis Institute is $16,669. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Texas private community colleges' average ($20,267).

The school has 422 students, which is lower than Texas community collleges' average (2,943). The students to faculty ratio is 22 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (21 to 1) of Texas community colleges.

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees is $16,669 for undergraduate programs at Fortis Institute. The tuition & fees at Fortis Institute is cheaper than the average costs ($20,267) over private community colleges in Texas.

The following tables show 2024-2025 tuition & fees at Fortis Institute 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$16,669
Books & Supplies$994
Off-Campus Living Costs$23,850
Average Financial Aid$5,998
Cost of Attendance$41,513
Total Costs After Financial Aid$35,515
2025 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Tuition & Fees
Fortis Institute$16,669
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
Medical/Clinical Assistant$16,669 $994 46 Hours 9 Months
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician$17,776 $948 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
Dental Assisting/Assistant$20,723 $1,441 60 Hours 12 Months
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer$49,311 $2,296 96 Hours 24 Months

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Fortis Institute 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
Dental Assisting/Assistant10 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant65 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist19 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 9 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician53 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 422 students at Fortis Institute including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 67 male students and 265 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
Total3323320
Male Students67670
Female Students2652650

School Profile and Academic Overview

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

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, private (for-profit)
Address450 N Sam Houston Pkwy E Ste 200, Houston, TX
Phone713-332-0062
Tuition & Fees (2024-2025) »$16,669
Student Population »422 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »67%
Retention Rate73%
Average Financial Aid »$5,998
Students to Faculty22:1 (4.55%)