Fortis Institute-Pensacola

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,511

0.664% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$24,278

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

657

90.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

46.9%

30 Graduates

About

Fortis Institute-Pensacola is a higher education institution located in Escambia County, FL. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Fortis Institute-Pensacola were Registered Nursing (72 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 205 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fortis Institute-Pensacola. 87.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 12.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (100 degrees), 1.28 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (78 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fortis Institute-Pensacola is $14,511, which is $−653 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Fortis Institute-Pensacola was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,087 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Fortis Institute-Pensacola is $14,511, which is $653 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,278.

In 2023, 71% of undergraduate students attending Fortis Institute-Pensacola received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,511

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Fortis Institute-Pensacola was $14,511. The cost of tuition at Fortis Institute-Pensacola is $−653 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Fortis Institute-Pensacola (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$24,278

2023 Value

7.98%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Fortis Institute-Pensacola had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,278. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Fortis Institute-Pensacola grew by 7.98%.

This chart compares the average net price of Fortis Institute-Pensacola (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,800

Room and Board

$1,201

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Fortis Institute-Pensacola was of $10,800 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 8.6% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,201. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.61% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Fortis Institute-Pensacola (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

71% of undergraduate students at Fortis Institute-Pensacola received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 22% with respect to 2022, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Fortis Institute-Pensacola (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Fortis Institute-Pensacola was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1087 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Fortis Institute-Pensacola had a total enrollment of 657 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Fortis Institute-Pensacola is 593 students and the part-time enrollment is 64. This means that 90.3% of students enrolled at Fortis Institute-Pensacola are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fortis Institute-Pensacola, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48.4% White, 36.8% Black or African American, 5.63% Hispanic or Latino, 3.96% Two or More Races, 2.44% Asian, 0.457% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.152% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Fortis Institute-Pensacola in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.8%), followed by Black or African American Female (35.3%) and White Male (7.88%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

90.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fortis Institute-Pensacola in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 657 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis Institute-Pensacola is 593 and the part-time enrollment is 64. This means that 90.3% of students enrolled at Fortis Institute-Pensacola are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Fortis Institute-Pensacola (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

51%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Fortis Institute-Pensacola was 51%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Fortis Institute-Pensacola had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Fortis Institute-Pensacola (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
318 enrolled students
Black or African American
242 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
37 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fortis Institute-Pensacola is 48.4% White, 36.8% Black or African American, 5.63% Hispanic or Latino, 3.96% Two or More Races, 2.44% Asian, 0.457% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.152% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 153 more women than men received degrees from Fortis Institute-Pensacola. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fortis Institute-Pensacola is white (100 degrees awarded). There were 1.28 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (78 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Fortis Institute-Pensacola is Registered Nursing (72 degrees awarded).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fortis Institute-Pensacola, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (174 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (26 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (5 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Pensacola are Registered nurses (1,452,593 people), Medical & health services managers (156,374 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,116 people), Pharmacists (133,517 people), and Physicians (108,029 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Pensacola in 2023 are Health (174 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (26 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (5 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Pensacola are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, and Podiatrists

The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Pensacola are Health (174 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (26 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (5 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Pensacola are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,483,404 people), Outpatient care centers (237,830 people), Elementary & secondary schools (217,715 people), Offices of physicians (202,325 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (131,137 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Pensacola are Health (174 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (26 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (5 degrees) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Fortis Institute-Pensacola.

Most Common (2023)

Dental Assisting
34 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
30 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
26 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Fortis Institute-Pensacola was Dental Assisting with 34 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Fortis Institute-Pensacola according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

179

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 26 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute-Pensacola, which is 0.145 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (179).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Fortis Institute-Pensacola by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute-Pensacola in Registered Nursing, which is 0.161 times less than the 62 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 62 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute-Pensacola in Registered Nursing, which is 6.2 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

35%

100% Completion Time

54%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 35% of students graduating from Fortis Institute-Pensacola completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 54% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 54% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (52.2%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Fortis Institute-Pensacola is Female and White (52.2% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
100 degrees awarded
Black or African American
78 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fortis Institute-Pensacola is white (100 degrees awarded). There were 1.28 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (78 degrees).

0.976% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
87 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
68 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fortis Institute-Pensacola is white female (87 degrees awarded). There were 1.28 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (68 degrees).

Operations

Fortis Institute-Pensacola employs 15 Instructors. Most academics at Fortis Institute-Pensacola are Female Instructor (12), and Male Instructor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis Institute-Pensacola are: Management, with 8 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 7 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$3.21M

2023 Salaries

4.56%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Fortis Institute-Pensacola paid a median of $3.21M in salaries, a 4.56% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.76% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 8.81% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$916k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Fortis Institute-Pensacola paid a total of $916k to 15 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

15 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

8 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Fortis Institute-Pensacola was Instructor with 15 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis Institute-Pensacola were Management with 8 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 7 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Fortis Institute-Pensacola was Female Instructor with 12 employees, and Male Instructor with 3 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Fortis Institute-Pensacola.

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