Fortis College-Orange Park

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,274

1.8% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$26,612

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.55%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

442

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

51.9%

54 Graduates

About

Fortis College-Orange Park is a higher education institution located in Clay County, FL. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Fortis College-Orange Park were Medical Assistant (60 degrees awarded), Dental Assisting (35 degrees), and Sterile Processing Technician (28 degrees).

In 2021, 204 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fortis College-Orange Park. 90.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 9.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (96 degrees), 1.57 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (61 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fortis College-Orange Park is $14,274, which is $−226 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Fortis College-Orange Park is $14,274, which is $−226 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,612.

In 2021, 82% of undergraduate students attending Fortis College-Orange Park received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,274

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Fortis College-Orange Park was $14,274. The cost of tuition at Fortis College-Orange Park is $−226 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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

Average Net Price

$26,612

2021 Value

17.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Fortis College-Orange Park had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,612. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Fortis College-Orange Park grew by 17.5%.

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

$717

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Fortis College-Orange Park was of $10,800 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 14.6% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $717. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 21.5% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

82%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

82% of undergraduate students at Fortis College-Orange Park received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Fortis College-Orange Park (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.

4.55%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Fortis College-Orange Park was 4.55%, which represents 13 out of the 286 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-Orange Park had a total enrollment of 442 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College-Orange Park is 442 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis College-Orange Park are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fortis College-Orange Park, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50.7% Black or African American, 31.4% White, 9.28% Hispanic or Latino, 5.43% Two or More Races, 2.04% Asian, 0.226% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.226% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Fortis College-Orange Park in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (47.3%), followed by White Female (29.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.92%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fortis College-Orange Park in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 442 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College-Orange Park is 442 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis College-Orange Park are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

Retention Rate over Time

47%

2021 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-Orange Park was 47%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Fortis College-Orange Park had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
224 enrolled students
White
139 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
41 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fortis College-Orange Park is 50.7% Black or African American, 31.4% White, 9.28% Hispanic or Latino, 5.43% Two or More Races, 2.04% Asian, 0.226% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.226% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 164 more women than men received degrees from Fortis College-Orange Park. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fortis College-Orange Park is white (96 degrees awarded). There were 1.57 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (61 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Fortis College-Orange Park is Medical Assistant (60 degrees awarded), followed by Dental Assisting (35 degrees) and Sterile Processing Technician (28 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fortis College-Orange Park, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (204 degrees awarded).

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-Orange Park are Registered nurses (1,331,984 people), Medical & health services managers (145,611 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis College-Orange Park in 2021 are Health (204 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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-Orange Park are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Fortis College-Orange Park are Health (204 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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-Orange Park are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,441,543 people), Outpatient care centers (214,960 people), Elementary & secondary schools (206,921 people), Offices of physicians (192,003 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (122,299 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis College-Orange Park are Health (204 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Medical Assistant
60 degrees awarded
Dental Assisting
35 degrees awarded
Sterile Processing Technician
28 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Fortis College-Orange Park was Medical Assistant with 60 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

184

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 20 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Orange Park, which is 0.109 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (184).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 6 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Orange Park in Registered Nursing, which is 0.13 times less than the 46 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 56 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Orange Park in Medical Assistant, which is 14 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

53%

100% Completion Time

64%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 53% of students graduating from Fortis College-Orange Park completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 64% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 64% 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 Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Fortis College-Orange Park is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

White
96 degrees awarded
Black or African American
61 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fortis College-Orange Park is white (96 degrees awarded). There were 1.57 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (61 degrees).

4.41% of degree recipients (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
85 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
55 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fortis College-Orange Park is white female (85 degrees awarded). There were 1.55 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (55 degrees).

Operations

Fortis College-Orange Park employs 11 Instructors. Most academics at Fortis College-Orange Park are Female Instructor (10), and Male Instructor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis College-Orange Park are: Management, with 7 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 5 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.53M

2021 Salaries

0.199%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Fortis College-Orange Park paid a median of $2.53M in salaries, a 0.199% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$715k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Fortis College-Orange Park paid a total of $715k to 11 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

11 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

7 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Fortis College-Orange Park was Instructor with 11 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis College-Orange Park were Management with 7 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 5 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Fortis College-Orange Park was Female Instructor with 10 employees, and Male Instructor with 1 employees.

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