A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Fortis College are mainly White with a sizeable Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 43% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
57%
|
| Black |
26%
|
| Hispanic |
7%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
7%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 708% more female students than male students enrolled at Fortis College with a gender ratio of 89% women to 11% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Fortis College has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
11%
|
| Women |
89%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
38
|
| Women |
307
|
Fortis College serves a very low number of students outside of Florida, with 97 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
97%
|
| Out of State |
3%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
84% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 56.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=439792 IPEDS survey data for Fortis College.