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Fortis Institute-Birmingham

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Non Traditional
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 22 to 1
Students retention rate 29%
On-time graduation rate 58%

Located in Birmingham, Alabama, Fortis Institute-Birmingham is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Fortis Institute-Birmingham 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 Institute-Birmingham is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, 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 Institute-Birmingham is 29% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Alabama is 73%, while the national average is 67%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Fortis Institute-Birmingham do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools

In-State Tuition & Fees

$13,655

Cost of attendance at Fortis Institute-Birmingham in 2022 for students from Alabama.

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

Alabama's average $10,612
National average $15,344

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$13,655

Cost of attendance at Fortis Institute-Birmingham 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.

Alabama's average $22,133
National average $15,344

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at Fortis Institute-Birmingham received on average $6,255 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.

$6,255
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 55 95% $5,762 $316,887
Other Federal Grant 55 95% $6,033 $331,830
State Grant/Scholarships 1 2% $7,000 $7,000
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 51 88% $101 $5,170
Total Grant & Scholarships 55 95% $6,255 $344,000

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Fortis Institute-Birmingham 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 Institute-Birmingham students is 57.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 55.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 61.4%.

57.6%

  • African American 52.8% 65 students
  • white 76.9% 20 students
  • hispanic 57.1% 4 students

Service Offerings

Fortis Institute-Birmingham provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Fortis Institute-Birmingham 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