Fortis College in Houston is located at 1201 West Oaks Mall in Houston, Texas, 77082. The contact number is (713) 266-6594. The following is a detailed introduction to the school:

School Nature and Size

Private for-profit college: Fortis College, Houston is a private for-profit two-year college. As a for-profit college, part of its tuition revenue is used for investment or other non-education-related expenses, such as advertising and marketing.

Small scale: The school's campus is located in the city, with a total enrollment of 394 students, which is a small school.

Majors

The school offers degree and certificate programs in 6 different fields. The following are some popular majors:

Health-related majors: including medical/health management, clinical assistant/specialist, medical/clinical assistant, sterile processing technology/technician, etc. These majors provide students with employment opportunities in the healthcare industry, such as working as medical assistants, sterile processing technicians, etc. in hospitals, clinics, medical institutions, etc. As the healthcare industry continues to develop, the demand for these professionals is also increasing.

Technical majors: such as Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC-R), Welding, etc. After graduation, HVAC-R majors can become HVAC technicians who can maintain, repair and install complex HVAC systems in residential and commercial buildings; welding majors provide students with the knowledge and practical skills required for entry-level welders, enabling them to engage in welding work in a variety of industries.

Teaching and Faculty

Continuous Academic Year System: The continuous academic year teaching model is adopted, that is, there is no gap between semesters, and a new semester starts immediately after the end of one semester, which helps students to study more coherently and accelerate their learning progress.

Student-faculty ratio: The student-faculty ratio is 18:1, slightly lower than the national average of 15:1, which shows that professors have relatively more time to communicate and guide students one-on-one, which is conducive to students' better understanding and mastering of knowledge.

Faculty composition: Full-time teachers account for 25%, which is lower than the national average of 47%, and some courses may be taught by part-time teachers.

Admission and Fees

Open Admissions Policy: The school implements an open admissions policy with no application fee, which provides many students with easier access to higher education, lowers the admission threshold, and enables more people to have the opportunity to receive vocational education and training.

Scholarships and Funding: In 2022-2023, 72% of undergraduates received grants or scholarships, with an average scholarship or grant amount of US$5,356, which to some extent alleviates the financial burden of students.

Student Situation

Gender and Ethnic Distribution: 77% of students are female and 23% are male. In terms of race, 52% are black or African American, 32% are Hispanic/Latino, 8% are white, 3% are Asian, 3% are unknown in race/ethnicity, 2% are multiracial, and 1% are American Indian or Alaska Native.

Age distribution: covers students of different ages, including those under 18, 18-24, 25-64, and over 65.

Graduation and retention rate: The retention rate of full-time students is 47%, and the graduation rate is 66%, which is lower than the national average, which may be due to some students transferring due to changes in majors during their studies.