Fortis Institute is a private for-profit smaller institution in Houston, TX with an urban campus setting, with about 422 undergraduates, typical net price of $18,332 after grants, first-year retention of 72.7%, a graduation rate of about 67.5%, and median earnings of $32,765 six years after enrollment.

Key facts for Fortis Institute

Listed tuition
Not reported
Average net price
$18,332
Acceptance rate
Not reported
Total enrollment
422
Graduation rate
67.5%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry
$32,765

Key rankings for Fortis Institute

Where Fortis Institute 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.

#1,489 of 2,710

Net Price

#1,226 of 2,883

Earnings

#1,382 of 2,407

Retention

#1,375 of 2,747

Graduation

#869 of 2,514

Debt

What stands out at Fortis Institute

Fortis Institute in Houston, TX is a college.

  • Large city
  • 422 undergraduates
Average net price$18,332
Pell Grant recipient share79.0%
Graduation rate67.5%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$32,765
First-year retention72.7%

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

Two related measures side by side for a quick scan.

Net Price and Earnings

Average net price (after aid)
$18,332
Median earnings 6 years after entry
$32,765

Retention and Graduation

First-year retention
72.7%
Graduation rate
67.5%

Acceptance and Pell Grant Share

Acceptance rate
Not reported
Undergraduate Pell recipient share
79.0%

How Fortis Institute 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: Southwest (region 6).

This school vs state, regional, and national benchmarks

Net price

This school$18,332
State (TX)$18,300
Region$16,134
National$17,258

Earnings, 6 years

This school$32,765
State (TX)$33,158
Region$33,836
National$35,678

Retention

This school72.7%
State (TX)73.0%
Region71.1%
National72.9%

Graduation

This school67.5%
State (TX)58.2%
Region56.5%
National58.2%

Median debt

This school$9,500
State (TX)$10,952
Region$11,000
National$13,621

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

Measure This school State (TX) Region Nation
Net price$18,332Above national median$18,300$16,134$17,258
Earnings, 6 years$32,765Below national median$33,158$33,836$35,678
Retention72.7%About the same73.0%71.1%72.9%
Graduation67.5%Above national median58.2%56.5%58.2%
Acceptance rateNot reported83.9%83.0%77.8%
Pell share79.0%Above national median51.9%45.5%39.9%
Median debt$9,500Below national median$10,952$11,000$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

Campus settingLarge city
Official websitehttps://www.fortis.edu/
Student–faculty ratio22:1
Full-time faculty30.6%
Avg monthly faculty salary$5,848

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

Women69.2%
Men30.8%
Black or African American60.9%
Hispanic / Latino29.9%
White5.2%
Asian0.9%
Two or more races2.1%
International students0.0%

Confirm program details and current staffing on the college website.

Frequently asked questions about Fortis Institute

Common questions about Fortis Institute, 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 located?

Fortis Institute is located in Houston, TX. 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?

Fortis Institute 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 (tuition and net price)?

Average net price (typical annual cost after grant and scholarship aid for full-time, first-time undergraduates) is about $18,332. Your actual net price depends on income, residency, and aid.

What is Fortis Institute's acceptance rate?

An overall acceptance rate is not shown for Fortis Institute. 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's undergraduate student body?

Undergraduate enrollment is about 422. Enrollment changes over time and may span multiple campuses depending on how the school reports.

What are completion and earnings outcomes for Fortis Institute?

Median earnings six years after entry at Fortis Institute are roughly $32,765. Outcomes vary widely by major, occupation, and region. About 67.5% of students graduate on time or soon after. Individual trajectories differ from these population-level measures.

How does Best Universities rank Fortis Institute?

Among similar schools nationwide, Fortis Institute stands as follows on selected measures: Average net price (#1,489 of 2,710); Median earnings, 6 years after entry (#1,226 of 2,883); First-year retention (#1,382 of 2,407); Graduation rate (#1,375 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?

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

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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
FieldValue
InstitutionFortis Institute
Official websitehttps://www.fortis.edu/
City, stateHouston, TX
School typeCollege
Undergraduate enrollment422
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$18,332
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$32,765
Median earnings, 8 years after entry$34,055
Median earnings, 10 years after entry$33,193
Median loan debt$9,500
3-year cohort default rate0.0%
First-year retention72.7%
Graduation rate (4-year programs)Not reported
Graduation rate (shorter programs)67.5%
Acceptance rateNot reported
SAT averageNot reported
ACT averageNot reported
Pell Grant share79.0%
Share with federal loans67.5%
Part-time enrollment share0.0%
Campus settingLarge city
Student–faculty ratio22
Avg monthly faculty salary$5,848
Full-time faculty share30.6%
Online onlyNo
HBCUNo
SAT midpoint, MathNot reported
SAT midpoint, Reading & WritingNot reported
Share of undergraduates, women69.2%
Share of undergraduates, men30.8%
Share of undergraduates, Black60.9%
Share of undergraduates, Hispanic29.9%
Share of undergraduates, White5.2%
Share of undergraduates, Asian0.9%
Share of undergraduates, two or more races2.1%
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

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