A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Fortis Institute-Erie are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 31% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
69%
|
| Black |
13%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
8%
|
There are 62% more female students than male students enrolled at Fortis Institute Erie with a gender ratio of 62% women to 38% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Fortis Institute-Erie has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
38%
|
| Women |
62%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
74
|
| Women |
120
|
0% 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 | 56.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 36.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=216418 IPEDS survey data for Fortis Institute Erie.