Fortis College-Indianapolis

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,184

2.56% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$26,342

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

279

100% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

50.9%

54 Graduates

About

Fortis College-Indianapolis is a higher education institution located in Marion County, IN. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Fortis College-Indianapolis were Registered Nursing (48 degrees awarded).

In 2022, 112 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fortis College-Indianapolis. 77.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 22.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (71 degrees), 2.96 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (24 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fortis College-Indianapolis is $14,184, which is $−757 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Fortis College-Indianapolis was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 863 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Fortis College-Indianapolis is $14,184, which is $758 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,342.

In 2022, 90% of undergraduate students attending Fortis College-Indianapolis received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,184

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Fortis College-Indianapolis was $14,184. The cost of tuition at Fortis College-Indianapolis is $−758 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

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

Average Net Price

$26,342

2022 Value

4.96%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Fortis College-Indianapolis had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,342. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Fortis College-Indianapolis grew by 4.96%.

This chart compares the average net price of Fortis College-Indianapolis (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

$10,260

Room and Board

$1,169

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Fortis College-Indianapolis was of $10,260 in 2022. The cost of room and board decreased by 7.69% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,169. The cost of books and supplies increased by 122% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

90% of undergraduate students at Fortis College-Indianapolis received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 4.65% with respect to 2021, when 86% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Fortis College-Indianapolis (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 College-Indianapolis was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 863 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 College-Indianapolis had a total enrollment of 279 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College-Indianapolis is 279 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis College-Indianapolis are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fortis College-Indianapolis, both undergraduate and graduate, is 65.9% Black or African American, 20.4% White, 4.3% Asian, 3.23% Hispanic or Latino, and 3.23% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Fortis College-Indianapolis in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (57.3%), followed by White Female (17.2%) and Black or African American Male (8.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fortis College-Indianapolis in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 279 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College-Indianapolis is 279 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis College-Indianapolis are enrolled full-time compared with 71.2% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

Retention Rate over Time

44%

2022 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 College-Indianapolis was 44%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Fortis College-Indianapolis had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Black or African American
184 enrolled students
White
57 enrolled students
Asian
12 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fortis College-Indianapolis is 65.9% Black or African American, 20.4% White, 4.3% Asian, 3.23% Hispanic or Latino, and 3.23% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 42.1% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.1% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2022, 62 more women than men received degrees from Fortis College-Indianapolis. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fortis College-Indianapolis is black or african american (71 degrees awarded). There were 2.96 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (24 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Fortis College-Indianapolis is Registered Nursing (48 degrees awarded).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fortis College-Indianapolis, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (22 degrees awarded) and Health (90 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 College-Indianapolis are Registered nurses (1,394,826 people), Medical & health services managers (151,000 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (140,626 people), Pharmacists (134,087 people), and Physicians (107,616 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis College-Indianapolis in 2022 are Mechanical Technologies (22 degrees awarded) and Health (90 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 College-Indianapolis are Surgeons, Physicians, Podiatrists, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Fortis College-Indianapolis are Mechanical Technologies (22 degrees awarded) and Health (90 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 College-Indianapolis are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,482,406 people), Outpatient care centers (237,648 people), Elementary & secondary schools (215,940 people), Offices of physicians (201,917 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (130,063 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis College-Indianapolis are Mechanical Technologies (22 degrees awarded) and Health (90 degrees) (as of 2022).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2022)

Medical Assistant
28 degrees awarded
HVAC Maintenance
22 degrees awarded
Dental Assisting
14 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Fortis College-Indianapolis was Medical Assistant with 28 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 25 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Indianapolis, which is 0.287 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (87).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 22 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Indianapolis in HVAC Maintenance. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 46 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Indianapolis in Registered Nursing, which is 23 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

29%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 29% of students graduating from Fortis College-Indianapolis completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 44% 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.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Fortis College-Indianapolis is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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 (2022)

Black or African American
71 degrees awarded
White
24 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fortis College-Indianapolis is black or african american (71 degrees awarded). There were 2.96 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (24 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Black or African American Female
58 degrees awarded
White Female
16 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fortis College-Indianapolis is black or african american female (58 degrees awarded). There were 3.63 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (16 degrees).

Operations

Fortis College-Indianapolis employs 10 Instructors. Most academics at Fortis College-Indianapolis are Female Instructor (8), and Male Instructor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis College-Indianapolis are: Management, with 7 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 2 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.57M

2022 Salaries

57.9%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Fortis College-Indianapolis paid a median of $2.57M in salaries, a 57.9% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 11.7% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 4.88% growth between 2019 and 2020.

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

Instructional Salaries

$695k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Fortis College-Indianapolis paid a total of $695k to 10 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $975k (30.7%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

10 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

7 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Fortis College-Indianapolis was Instructor with 10 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis College-Indianapolis were Management with 7 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Fortis College-Indianapolis was Female Instructor with 8 employees, and Male Instructor with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Fortis College-Indianapolis.

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