Private For-Profit Associate Fair 51/100

Fortis College-Indianapolis

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Indianapolis, Indiana

About Fortis College-Indianapolis

Thinking about Fortis College-Indianapolis, a college in Indiana where more students graduate in Health than anything else? The four things worth knowing are what it actually costs after aid, whether you would get in, whether students finish, and what they earn after they do.

Fortis College-Indianapolis is a private for-profit institution offering associate degrees based in Indianapolis, Indiana. It enrolls 322 students (a very small, intimate student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Every figure on this page is reported by the federal government, not supplied by the college, so it can be compared like for like against anywhere else you are looking.

Acceptance
Open
Graduation
38.7%
Net Price
$27,706
Median Earnings (10yr)
$34,726
Enrollment
322
Student : Faculty
24:1

Accreditor Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
Academic Calendar Other Academic Year

How It Measures Up

These four scores answer one question: compared with similar colleges, is this one worth the money? Each runs 0 to 100 and is judged only against its peer group (2-Year), so a community college is never marked down for not being Harvard. Everything is computed from federal data. Nobody can pay to move a score, and a pillar with missing data is left unscored rather than guessed.

Fair
51/100
UCD Score · 2-Year
Outcomes 30
Value 9
Affordability 54
Selectivity —

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

As a two-year college, Fortis College-Indianapolis admits essentially everyone who qualifies, so plan around cost and completion instead of your odds of getting in.

Acceptance Rate
Open
SAT Range (25th–75th)
—
Not reported
ACT Range (25th–75th)
—
Not reported

Cost & Financial Aid

Ignore the sticker price. What matters is the net price, which is what a typical family pays here after grants and scholarships come off. At $27,706 a year on average, it sits in line with what private for-profit colleges charge nationally. Plan for the gap between that and what you can pay without borrowing. Figures are College Scorecard 2023-24.

The average hides a wide spread by household income, so it is worth estimating what a family at your income would actually pay before treating this as the price.

Average Net Price
$27,706
Per year, after typical aid
Receive Pell Grants
79%
Need-based federal aid
Receive Federal Loans
74%
Borrowing to attend

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees
$15,072
Room & Board (off-campus)
$13,635
Books & Supplies
$1,186
Other Expenses (off-campus)
$8,100
Total Cost of Attendance
$35,300

Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

  • Under $30,000
    $27,497
  • $30,001 – $48,000
    $22,605
  • $48,001 – $75,000
    $28,688
  • $75,001 – $110,000
    $35,300

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

$3,167
10% percentile
$5,500
25% percentile
$13,000
Median percentile
$21,990
75% percentile
$32,366
90% percentile

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

GroupDebtvs Median
Pell recipients $12,950 —
No Pell $12,450 ↓ $550
Dependent students $9,500 ↓ $3,500
Independent students $13,000 —
Female students $12,986 —
Male students $12,780 ↓ $220
Pell recipients: 17.6% (2,285 students)No Pell: 16.9% (2,197 students)Dependent students: 12.9% (1,676 students)Independent students: 17.6% (2,294 students)Female students: 17.6% (2,292 students)Male students: 17.3% (2,255 students)Overall Median$13,000
Worth knowing: Students who don't finish leave with a median debt of $9,500, close to what completers borrow ($13,000) but without the degree to show for it.

Graduation Rate & Retention

39% of students who start here finish within six years, and 53% come back after first year. Fewer than half finish in six years. Ask what support exists for students who fall behind. Source: IPEDS 2023-24.

Completion and earnings carry the most weight in this college's score, and how the UCD Score weighs each measure sets out exactly how they are combined.

6-Year Graduation Rate
39%
Of students who graduate within six years
First-Year Retention
53%
Returning for their second year
What this means: Lower than typical completion. Worth asking the school how they support students who fall behind.

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

Ten years after starting here, the median student earns $34,726 a year, below the national median. Weigh that against the cost above before taking on debt here. Source: College Scorecard 2023-24.

Median Earnings (10 yrs)
$34,726
Earning > $25K
58%
10 yrs after entry

Earnings Growth After Graduation

Median annual earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after students first enrolled.

$33,000$33,500$34,000$34,500$35,0006 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Earnings by Demographic

Mean annual earnings 10 years after entry, segmented by demographic. Reveals gaps the headline median can't show.

By Gender

Female graduates
$32,800

Median earnings for female grads ten years after first enrolling here.

Male graduates
$38,900

Median earnings for male grads ten years after first enrolling here.


By Family Income at Entry

Family income (lowest third)
$32,700

Earnings of grads from the bottom-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (middle third)
$37,300

Earnings of grads from the middle-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (highest third)
$42,500

Earnings of grads from the top-third of family incomes at entry.

The gender gap: Male graduates earn $6,100, about 16% more than female graduates ten years out. The gap reflects industry mix, role choice, and structural pay differences that exist across most US colleges.

Loan Repayment Progression

Share of completer-cohort borrowers paying down at least $1 of principal at the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-year mark. Climbing rates show graduates settling into careers and managing debt; flat or declining rates are a warning.

Climbing: graduates increasingly paying down debt ↑ 20.1 pts across 6 years
20.5%1yr27.7%3yr32.4%5yr40.7%7yr
What this signals: Concerning. Only 41% of graduates are actively reducing principal even seven years out.

Who Studies Here

Who you would actually be sitting next to: 322 students, an intimate, close-knit community. Worth knowing: 54% are the first in their family to go to college.

Total Enrolled
322
Part-Time
0%
First-Generation
54%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

GroupShareStudents
Black 76.7% 247
White 11.8% 38
Other 5.6% 18
Hispanic 3.4% 11
Asian 1.9% 6
Black: 76.7% (247 students)White: 11.8% (38 students)Other: 5.6% (18 students)Hispanic: 3.4% (11 students)Asian: 1.9% (6 students)Total322

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at Fortis College-Indianapolis. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

Setting
Large City Indianapolis, Indiana
Housing
Commuter campus No on-campus housing
Adult Learners
62% of students are 25 or older
Athletics
NAIA athletic-conference member
Academic Calendar
Other Academic Year scheduling structure
Designation
Branch campus

What You Can Study

After that comes the national picture for Mechanics & Repair graduates, which shows what the field pays across every college rather than just this one.

Fortis College-Indianapolis offers a focused set of programs: 4 distinct programs across 2 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

3 Programs

Faculty & Resources

There are 24 students for every instructor here: high, so expect big lectures and to work harder for one-to-one time.

Student : Faculty
24:1
Students per instructional faculty member
Avg Faculty Salary
$54,826
9-month equivalent across all ranks

Faculty by Rank

9 instructional faculty across 1 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Rank Faculty Count Share Avg Salary
Instructors 9 100% $54,826

Pros & Cons of Fortis College-Indianapolis

No college is right for everyone. Here is where Fortis College-Indianapolis is likely to suit you and where it may not, based on the same figures shown above.

Read against a single profile these cut both ways, which is why it helps to put two colleges side by side on the same measures rather than judging one in isolation.

PROS
  • Open admissions
  • Tight-knit, close community feel
  • Wide reach of need-based federal aid
  • First-gen-friendly student body
CONS
  • Above-average net price
  • Larger class sizes than typical
  • Fewer clubs, activities, and social options
  • Low completion rate, many students don't graduate within six years
  • First-year retention is below typical
Best for: Based on the data, Fortis College-Indianapolis is a fit for students who want a clear path to start college without a competitive admissions barrier; students who thrive in small, close-knit environments.

Frequently Asked Questions about Fortis College-Indianapolis

The questions families ask most about Fortis College-Indianapolis, answered straight from the federal data rather than from the college's own marketing.

Is Fortis College-Indianapolis hard to get into?
Not especially. Fortis College-Indianapolis admits most qualified applicants, and reports no competitive acceptance rate. Plan around cost and whether students finish, not your odds of getting in.
What is the acceptance rate at Fortis College-Indianapolis?
No acceptance rate is reported, which for a college like this normally means admission is open to anyone meeting the basic requirements. Confirm with the admissions office rather than assuming it.
How much does Fortis College-Indianapolis cost?
Budget around $27,706 a year. That is the net price, what families typically pay once grants and scholarships come off, not the sticker price. Your own figure depends on household income, so treat this as a midpoint rather than a quote. Source: College Scorecard 2023-24.
Is Fortis College-Indianapolis worth it?
On the numbers, yes: moderate return on investment. Ten years in, the median graduate earns $34,726 a year against a net price of $27,706, about 1.3 dollars of earnings for every dollar of annual cost. That ratio ignores whether you finish and what you study, which matter just as much. Source: College Scorecard 2023-24.
What is Fortis College-Indianapolis known for?
Mostly Nursing, Medical Assisting, Heating. Those are the fields where it awards the most degrees, which is a better guide to where the teaching strength sits than any reputation ranking. Source: IPEDS 2023-24.
What do Fortis College-Indianapolis graduates earn?
About $34,726 a year, measured ten years after students first enrolled. Half earn more and half earn less, and what you study moves that figure far more than where you study. Source: College Scorecard 2023-24.
Is Fortis College-Indianapolis accredited?
Yes. Fortis College-Indianapolis is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
How many students attend Fortis College-Indianapolis?
322 students. Small enough that you will recognize faces across campus, and small enough that course choice can be limited. Source: IPEDS 2023-24.
What is the graduation rate at Fortis College-Indianapolis?
39% finish within six years. That means most students do not finish in six years. Ask the school directly what support exists for students who fall behind. Source: IPEDS 2023-24.
Is Fortis College-Indianapolis a public or private college?
It is Private For-Profit. Private for-profit, so compare completion and earnings carefully against a public alternative.
Where is Fortis College-Indianapolis located?
Fortis College-Indianapolis is located in Indianapolis, Indiana.
What programs does Fortis College-Indianapolis offer?
4 different programs, most commonly Nursing, Medical Assisting, Heating. If the subject you want is not among them, check the full list before applying rather than assuming it is offered.
What is the student-to-faculty ratio at Fortis College-Indianapolis?
24 students per instructor. On the high side, so expect big classes and to seek out contact time yourself. Source: IPEDS 2023-24.

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