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Fortis College-Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City, UT 2 year Private
Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Non Traditional
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Students retention rate 50%
On-time graduation rate 58%

Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, Fortis College-Salt Lake City is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Fortis College-Salt Lake City is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Fortis College-Salt Lake City is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The retention rate of students at Fortis College-Salt Lake City is 50% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Utah is 68%, while the national average is 67%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Fortis College-Salt Lake City do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$14,240

Cost of attendance at Fortis College-Salt Lake City in 2022 for students from Utah.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Utah's average $6,668
National average $15,344

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$14,240

Cost of attendance at Fortis College-Salt Lake City in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Utah's average $19,595
National average $15,344

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 70 of freshman students at Fortis College-Salt Lake City received on average $6,874 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,874
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 20 67% $5,097 $101,935
Other Federal Grant 21 70% $6,072 $127,521
State Grant/Scholarships 4 13% $4,209 $16,834
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 21 70% $6,874 $144,355

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Fortis College-Salt Lake City students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Fortis College-Salt Lake City students is 57.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 54.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 61.1%.

57.8%

  • asian 100.0% 3 students
  • African American 40.0% 2 students
  • white 53.8% 42 students
  • unknown 80.0% 4 students
  • hawaiian 50.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 62.2% 28 students

Service Offerings

Fortis College-Salt Lake City provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Fortis College-Salt Lake City offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)