A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Fortis Institute-Forty Fort are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 38% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
62%
|
| Black |
12%
|
| Hispanic |
14%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 61% more male students than female students enrolled at Fortis Institute Forty Fort with a gender ratio of 62% men to 38% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Fortis Institute-Forty Fort has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
62%
|
| Women |
38%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
103
|
| Women |
64
|
Fortis Institute-Forty Fort serves a very low number of students outside of Pennsylvania, with 95 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
95%
|
| Out of State |
3%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
3%
|
56% 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 | 0% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=249609 IPEDS survey data for Fortis Institute Forty Fort.