School Highlights
Fortis College-Columbia serves 723 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 48%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 723 students
- Minority enrollment: 88%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Fortis College-Columbia ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Fortis College-Columbia
(SC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
177 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Fortis College-Columbia has grown by 7% over five years.
The Fortis College-Columbia diversity score of 0.46 is less than the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has grown by 27% over five years.
Total Enrollment
723 students
1,971 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
# Full-Time Students
723 students
622 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,349 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
723 students
279 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
723 students
605 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
8 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,965 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
32 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
260 students
% Asian
10%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
72%
29%
% White
12%
52%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.63
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3133%
26%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
17%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,700
$28,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,000
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
88%
SAT Reading
n/a
430
SAT Math
n/a
458
SAT Writing
n/a
413
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
18
ACT Writing
n/a
6
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Katrina Maurer, Registered Nurse -
- Candace D., Nursing Student -
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Fortis College-Columbia?
Fortis College-Columbia famous alumni include: Katrina Maurer, Registered Nurse and Candace D., Nursing Student.
What is Fortis College-Columbia's ranking?
Fortis College-Columbia ranks among the top 20% of community college in South Carolina for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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