A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Fortis College-Indianapolis are primarily Black with a sizeable White population. The school has medium racial diversity. 70% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
30%
|
| Black |
64%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 434% more female students than male students enrolled at Fortis College Indianapolis with a gender ratio of 84% women to 16% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Fortis College-Indianapolis has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
16%
|
| Women |
84%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
44
|
| Women |
235
|
Fortis College-Indianapolis serves a very low number of students outside of Indiana, with 100 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
100%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
89% 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 | 69.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=458681 IPEDS survey data for Fortis College Indianapolis.