Fortis College-Columbia
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Private, for-profit, 2-year
School Size & Setting
Medium | Urban
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
14:1
Religious affliation
Not applicable
General Information
Address
Fortis College-Columbia
246 Stoneridge Dr Ste 101, Columbia, South Carolina 29210
See on MapPhone
(803) 678-4800
Website
https://www.fortis.edu/Mission Statement
Fortis College provides postsecondary career education to both traditional and nontraditional students through a variety of certificate and degree programs that assist adult students in enhancing their career opportunities and improving problem-solving abilities. Fortis College strives to develop within its students the desire for lifelong and continued education. The staff of Fortis College believes that they make an important contribution to the economic growth and social well-being of the Columbia metropolitan area. Fortis College educates its students to help meet the economic needs of their community in entry-level positions. The educational process is a change-oriented approach to education that provides the community with graduates who possess the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in existing and emerging career occupations.
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Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$14,872Out of state
$14,872Graduate
In state
No informationOut of state
No informationFinancial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
98%| Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 96.0% | $6,947 |
| State/local grants | 0.0% | $0 |
| Institutional grants | 43.0% | $1,962 |
| Loans | 88.0% | $9,564 |
Other Estimated Costs
Housing
Not Available
Books & Supplies
$866 per year
Personal Expenses
Not Available
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Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Undergraduate Majors X
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, Referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. See other colleges that offer this major
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Admissions
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$0Graduate
No informationStudent Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
79%Male Students
21%Student Ethnicities
- Black76.57%
- Caucasian17.63%
- Two Or More Ethnicities2.79%
- Hispanic/Latino2.55%
- Not Specified0.23%
- American Indian/Alaska Native0.23%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
670
Undergraduate students
670
Full Time Students
89%Part Time Students
11%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children