Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie is a private for-profit smaller institution in Port Saint Lucie, FL with an urban campus setting, with about 546 undergraduates, typical net price of $24,615 after grants, first-year retention of 47.6%, a graduation rate of about 52.8%, and median earnings of $34,430 six years after enrollment.

Key facts for Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie

Tuition (in-state)
$14,839
Tuition (out-of-state)
$14,839
Total cost of attendance
$31,929
Average net price
$24,615
Acceptance rate
Not reported
Total enrollment
546
Graduation rate
52.8%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry
$34,430

Key rankings for Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie

Where Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie 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.

#2,107 of 2,710

Net Price

#1,060 of 2,883

Earnings

#2,182 of 2,407

Retention

#1,951 of 2,747

Graduation

#1,700 of 2,514

Debt

What stands out at Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie

Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie in Port Saint Lucie, FL is a college.

  • Midsize city
  • 546 undergraduates
Average net price$24,615
Pell Grant recipient share77.0%
Graduation rate52.8%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$34,430
First-year retention47.6%

Average net price after aid and six-year earnings sit on different sides of national medians for similar schools; read them together, not as a single score. Major choice and geography move earnings a lot.

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-Port Saint Lucie

Two related measures side by side for a quick scan.

Net Price and Earnings

Average net price (after aid)
$24,615
Median earnings 6 years after entry
$34,430

Retention and Graduation

First-year retention
47.6%
Graduation rate
52.8%

Acceptance and Pell Grant Share

Acceptance rate
Not reported
Undergraduate Pell recipient share
77.0%
Total cost and tuition

Annual figures on one dollar scale, so bar lengths are comparable within this chart. Total cost of attendance covers tuition, fees, and living costs. Listed tuition is the price before aid; average net price is what students paid after grants and scholarships.

Total cost of attendance$31,929
Listed tuition (in-state)$14,839
Listed tuition (out-of-state)$14,839
Average net price (after aid)$24,615

How Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie 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: Southeast (region 5).

This school vs state, regional, and national benchmarks

Net price

This school$24,615
State (FL)$20,287
Region$15,916
National$17,258

Earnings, 6 years

This school$34,430
State (FL)$33,267
Region$32,894
National$35,678

Retention

This school47.6%
State (FL)75.0%
Region69.8%
National72.9%

Graduation

This school52.8%
State (FL)63.6%
Region53.7%
National58.2%

Median debt

This school$12,346
State (FL)$13,000
Region$15,590
National$13,621

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

Measure This school State (FL) Region Nation
Net price$24,615Above national median$20,287$15,916$17,258
Earnings, 6 years$34,430Below national median$33,267$32,894$35,678
Retention47.6%Below national median75.0%69.8%72.9%
Graduation52.8%Below national median63.6%53.7%58.2%
Acceptance rateNot reported73.2%75.5%77.8%
Pell share77.0%Above national median42.6%44.2%39.9%
Median debt$12,346Below national median$13,000$15,590$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-Port Saint Lucie

Campus settingMidsize city
Official websitehttps://www.fortis.edu/
Student–faculty ratio26:1
Full-time faculty41.2%
Avg monthly faculty salary$6,182

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

Women77.8%
Men22.2%
Black or African American54.6%
Hispanic / Latino16.7%
White18.1%
Asian1.1%
Two or more races5.3%
International students0.0%

Confirm program details and current staffing on the college website.

Frequently asked questions about Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie

Common questions about Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie, 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-Port Saint Lucie located?

Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie is located in Port Saint Lucie, FL. 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-Port Saint Lucie?

Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie 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-Port Saint Lucie (tuition and net price)?

Listed sticker tuition is $14,839 for in-state students and $14,839 for out-of-state students. Average net price (typical annual cost after grant and scholarship aid for full-time, first-time undergraduates) is about $24,615. Your actual net price depends on income, residency, and aid.

What is Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie's acceptance rate?

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

Undergraduate enrollment is about 546. Enrollment changes over time and may span multiple campuses depending on how the school reports.

What are completion and earnings outcomes for Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie?

Median earnings six years after entry at Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie are roughly $34,430. Outcomes vary widely by major, occupation, and region. About 52.8% of students graduate on time or soon after. Individual trajectories differ from these population-level measures.

How does Best Universities rank Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie?

Among similar schools nationwide, Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie stands as follows on selected measures: Average net price (#2,107 of 2,710); Median earnings, 6 years after entry (#1,060 of 2,883); First-year retention (#2,182 of 2,407); Graduation rate (#1,951 of 2,747); Median loan debt (#1,700 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-Port Saint Lucie?

For application deadlines, requirements, campus visits, and program lists, use Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie’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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All figures for Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie
FieldValue
InstitutionFortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie
Official websitehttps://www.fortis.edu/
City, statePort Saint Lucie, FL
School typeCollege
Undergraduate enrollment546
Listed tuition (in-state)$14,839
Listed tuition (out-of-state)$14,839
Listed tuition (generic)$14,839
Total cost of attendance$31,929
Room and board (on campus)Not reported
Average net price$24,615
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$34,430
Median earnings, 8 years after entry$30,952
Median earnings, 10 years after entry$32,886
Median loan debt$12,346
3-year cohort default rate0.0%
First-year retention47.6%
Graduation rate (4-year programs)Not reported
Graduation rate (shorter programs)52.8%
Acceptance rateNot reported
SAT averageNot reported
ACT averageNot reported
Pell Grant share77.0%
Share with federal loans79.8%
Part-time enrollment share0.0%
Campus settingMidsize city
Student–faculty ratio26
Avg monthly faculty salary$6,182
Full-time faculty share41.2%
Online onlyNo
HBCUNo
SAT midpoint, MathNot reported
SAT midpoint, Reading & WritingNot reported
Share of undergraduates, women77.8%
Share of undergraduates, men22.2%
Share of undergraduates, Black54.6%
Share of undergraduates, Hispanic16.7%
Share of undergraduates, White18.1%
Share of undergraduates, Asian1.1%
Share of undergraduates, two or more races5.3%
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-Port Saint Lucie

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