Fortis Institute-Pensacola campus
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Fortis Institute-Pensacola

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Non Traditional
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 18 to 1
Students retention rate 59%
On-time graduation rate 60%

Located in Pensacola, Florida, Inc. is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Fortis Institute-Pensacola 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-Pensacola 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 Inc. is 59% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Florida is 85%, while the national average is 67%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Inc. do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools

In-State Tuition & Fees

$14,974

Cost of attendance at Fortis Institute-Pensacola in 2022 for students from Florida.

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

Florida's average $3,874
National average $15,344

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$14,974

Cost of attendance at Fortis Institute-Pensacola 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.

Florida's average $14,069
National average $15,344

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 88 of freshman students at Fortis Institute-Pensacola received on average $5,165 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.

$5,165
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 26 76% $5,281 $137,312
Other Federal Grant 30 88% $5,019 $150,576
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 9 26% $485 $4,367
Total Grant & Scholarships 30 88% $5,165 $154,943

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Fortis Institute-Pensacola 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-Pensacola students is 59.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 56.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 76.5%.

59.6%

  • African American 58.3% 28 students
  • white 56.0% 28 students
  • unknown 100.0% 3 students
  • hispanic 60.0% 3 students
  • Mixed Race 71.4% 5 students

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

Fortis Institute-Pensacola 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