Fortis Institute-Birmingham
Fortis Institute-Birmingham is a Private, 2-4 years located in Birmingham, AL. Fortis Institute-Birmingham is accredited by Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Fortis Institute-Birmingham is $14,220 for Alabama residents and $15,335 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 4.03% from last year at Fortis Institute-Birmingham.
- Total 613 students have enrolled in Fortis Institute-Birmingham.
- Fortis Institute-Birmingham offers 7 programs.
- The graduation rate of Fortis Institute-Birmingham is 34% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is $14,220 for Alabama residents and $15,335 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 4.03% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Alabama Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $13,649 | $13,649 |
| 2022 | $13,655 | $13,655 |
| 2023 | $14,979 | $14,979 |
| 2024 | $14,741 | $14,741 |
| 2025 | $15,335 | $15,335 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Fortis Institute-Birmingham offers 8 major programs through 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs.
You can view all major programs offered at Fortis Institute-Birmingham at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 2 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 6 | 0 |
| Total | 8 | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 71 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 23 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | 23 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 18 |
| Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller | 11 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 25 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | 9 |
Student Population
Total 613 students have enrolled to Fortis Institute-Birmingham. By gender, there are 299 male and 314 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.95 to 1. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Asian | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 492 | 231 | 261 |
| Hispanic | 42 | 30 | 12 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 55 | 30 | 25 |
| Two or More Races | 12 | 3 | 9 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Total | 613 | 299 | 314 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is 34% and the retention-rate is 56%. The average financial aid amount is $6,600 and 82% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 34% |
|---|---|
| Retention Rate | 56% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $6,600 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 30 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 10 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 23 |