Fortis Institute-Wayne is a private for-profit smaller institution in Wayne, NJ with a suburban campus setting, with about 502 undergraduates, typical net price of $24,009 after grants, first-year retention of 86.4%, a graduation rate of about 72.3%, and median earnings of $32,479 six years after enrollment.

Key facts for Fortis Institute-Wayne

Listed tuition
Not reported
Average net price
$24,009
Acceptance rate
Not reported
Total enrollment
502
Graduation rate
72.3%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry
$32,479

Key rankings for Fortis Institute-Wayne

Where Fortis Institute-Wayne ranks among all institutions in the dataset (mixed types) nationwide on selected cost and outcome measures. Rank 1 is best on that measure (lowest cost or debt; highest earnings, retention, or graduation). These are single-measure standings, not Best Universities list placement.

#2,065 of 2,710

Net Price

#1,279 of 2,883

Earnings

#701 of 2,407

Retention

#1,138 of 2,747

Graduation

#869 of 2,514

Debt

What stands out at Fortis Institute-Wayne

Fortis Institute-Wayne in Wayne, NJ is a college.

  • Large suburb
  • 502 undergraduates
Average net price$24,009
Pell Grant recipient share73.0%
Graduation rate72.3%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$32,479
First-year retention86.4%

Average net price after aid sits above the national median for similar schools while six-year earnings fall short of it. That combination deserves a closer look at aid packages and likely majors.

Best Universities methodology explains how grades and ranked-list placements are calculated.

Student measures: Cost, completion, earnings, retention, and debt.

Institution context: Enrollment, demographics, faculty, setting, and admissions.

At a glance

Cost, outcomes & access at Fortis Institute-Wayne

Two related measures side by side for a quick scan.

Net Price and Earnings

Average net price (after aid)
$24,009
Median earnings 6 years after entry
$32,479

Retention and Graduation

First-year retention
86.4%
Graduation rate
72.3%

Acceptance and Pell Grant Share

Acceptance rate
Not reported
Undergraduate Pell recipient share
73.0%

How Fortis Institute-Wayne compares

Figures are for all institutions in the dataset (mixed types). State, region, and national columns use the middle value (median) for similar schools; retention uses averages for region and nation. Region shown: Mid East (region 2).

This school vs state, regional, and national benchmarks

Net price

This school$24,009
State (NJ)$18,173
Region$18,932
National$17,258

Earnings, 6 years

This school$32,479
State (NJ)$38,311
Region$39,651
National$35,678

Retention

This school86.4%
State (NJ)77.1%
Region75.0%
National72.9%

Graduation

This school72.3%
State (NJ)57.9%
Region61.5%
National58.2%

Median debt

This school$9,500
State (NJ)$12,000
Region$15,750
National$13,621

Swipe sideways to compare state, region, and national figures.

Measure This school State (NJ) Region Nation
Net price$24,009Above national median$18,173$18,932$17,258
Earnings, 6 years$32,479Below national median$38,311$39,651$35,678
Retention86.4%Above national median77.1%75.0%72.9%
Graduation72.3%Above national median57.9%61.5%58.2%
Acceptance rateNot reported76.3%77.6%77.8%
Pell share73.0%Above national median43.6%39.6%39.9%
Median debt$9,500Below national median$12,000$15,750$13,621
3-year cohort default rate0.0%About the same0.0%0.0%0.0%

Recent 3-year cohort default rates are near zero because of the federal student loan payment pause and are not useful for school-to-school comparison.

Campus & institution details for Fortis Institute-Wayne

Campus settingLarge suburb
Official websitehttps://www.fortis.edu/
Student–faculty ratio25:1

Share of undergraduates in each group. Gender and race or ethnicity are reported separately, so each set totals about 100%.

Women39.2%
Men60.8%
Black or African American22.3%
Hispanic / Latino52.8%
White13.0%
Asian2.4%
Two or more races5.4%
International students0.0%

Confirm program details and current staffing on the college website.

Frequently asked questions about Fortis Institute-Wayne

Common questions about Fortis Institute-Wayne, answered with Best Universities cost and outcome figures. For how we rank schools, use the methodology link in the header; for deadlines and aid, rely on the college’s official site.

Where is Fortis Institute-Wayne located?

Fortis Institute-Wayne is located in Wayne, NJ. If the college has more than one campus, confirm addresses and program locations on the school's official site or with the admissions office.

What kind of school is Fortis Institute-Wayne?

Fortis Institute-Wayne is a college. Best Universities groups similar schools this way so you can compare them fairly. Confirm program level (undergraduate vs graduate) on the college's site.

How much does it cost to attend Fortis Institute-Wayne (tuition and net price)?

Average net price (typical annual cost after grant and scholarship aid for full-time, first-time undergraduates) is about $24,009. Your actual net price depends on income, residency, and aid.

What is Fortis Institute-Wayne's acceptance rate?

An overall acceptance rate is not shown for Fortis Institute-Wayne. That is common for open-admission colleges, specialized institutions, or when figures are suppressed. Contact admissions for program-specific requirements.

How large is Fortis Institute-Wayne's undergraduate student body?

Undergraduate enrollment is about 502. Enrollment changes over time and may span multiple campuses depending on how the school reports.

What are completion and earnings outcomes for Fortis Institute-Wayne?

Median earnings six years after entry at Fortis Institute-Wayne are roughly $32,479. Outcomes vary widely by major, occupation, and region. About 72.3% of students graduate on time or soon after. Individual trajectories differ from these population-level measures.

How does Best Universities rank Fortis Institute-Wayne?

Among similar schools nationwide, Fortis Institute-Wayne stands as follows on selected measures: Average net price (#2,065 of 2,710); Median earnings, 6 years after entry (#1,279 of 2,883); First-year retention (#701 of 2,407); Graduation rate (#1,138 of 2,747); Median loan debt (#869 of 2,514). Those are single-measure ranks, not a single overall list place. See the methodology page for how Best Universities builds ranked lists.

Where should I go for admissions and official information about Fortis Institute-Wayne?

For application deadlines, requirements, campus visits, and program lists, use Fortis Institute-Wayne’s official website. Best Universities publishes cost and outcome figures for comparison; it does not replace the institution’s admissions or financial aid office.

All figures for Fortis Institute-Wayne Expand to view

A fuller table of the figures Best Universities uses for this school. Useful if you are double-checking a number.

All figures for Fortis Institute-Wayne
FieldValue
InstitutionFortis Institute-Wayne
Official websitehttps://www.fortis.edu/
City, stateWayne, NJ
School typeCollege
Undergraduate enrollment502
Listed tuition (in-state)Not reported
Listed tuition (out-of-state)Not reported
Listed tuition (generic)Not reported
Total cost of attendanceNot reported
Room and board (on campus)Not reported
Average net price$24,009
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$32,479
Median earnings, 8 years after entry$35,732
Median earnings, 10 years after entry$36,920
Median loan debt$9,500
3-year cohort default rate0.0%
First-year retention86.4%
Graduation rate (4-year programs)Not reported
Graduation rate (shorter programs)72.3%
Acceptance rateNot reported
SAT averageNot reported
ACT averageNot reported
Pell Grant share73.0%
Share with federal loans71.8%
Part-time enrollment share9.4%
Campus settingLarge suburb
Student–faculty ratio25
Avg monthly faculty salaryNot reported
Full-time faculty shareNot reported
Online onlyNo
HBCUNo
SAT midpoint, MathNot reported
SAT midpoint, Reading & WritingNot reported
Share of undergraduates, women39.2%
Share of undergraduates, men60.8%
Share of undergraduates, Black22.3%
Share of undergraduates, Hispanic52.8%
Share of undergraduates, White13.0%
Share of undergraduates, Asian2.4%
Share of undergraduates, two or more races5.4%
Share of undergraduates, international0.0%
Net price, family income $0–30kNot reported
Net price, family income $30–48kNot reported
Net price, family income $48–75kNot reported
Net price, family income $75–110kNot reported
Net price, family income $110k+Not reported

Sources for Fortis Institute-Wayne

Figures from the same school data Best Universities uses for rankings. Shortlist with them, then verify on the college’s official site.