Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville

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2021 Average Net Price

$21,734

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

5.66%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

266

100% Full-Time

About

Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville is a higher education institution located in Mercer County, NJ. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville were Medical Assistant (60 degrees awarded), HVAC Maintenance (51 degrees), and Communications Systems Installation & Repair Technology (25 degrees).

In 2021, 160 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville. 49.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 50.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (66 degrees), 1.25 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (53 degrees).

Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)Unknown

Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,734.

In 2021, 82% of undergraduate students attending Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$21,734

2021 Value

16.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,734. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville grew by 16.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

82%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

82% of undergraduate students at Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.23% with respect to 2020, when 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

5.66%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville was 5.66%, which represents 90 out of the 1589 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville had a total enrollment of 266 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville is 266 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville, both undergraduate and graduate, is 59.8% Black or African American, 22.2% Hispanic or Latino, 9.4% White, 4.51% Two or More Races, 1.5% Asian, and 0.752% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (42.1%), followed by Black or African American Male (17.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (13.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 266 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville is 266 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

49%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville was 49%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
159 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
59 enrolled students
White
25 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville is 59.8% Black or African American, 22.2% Hispanic or Latino, 9.4% White, 4.51% Two or More Races, 1.5% Asian, and 0.752% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 2 fewer women than men received degrees from Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville is black or african american (66 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (53 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville is Medical Assistant (60 degrees awarded), followed by HVAC Maintenance (51 degrees) and Communications Systems Installation & Repair Technology (25 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (76 degrees awarded) and Health (84 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville are Registered nurses (1,331,984 people), Medical & health services managers (145,611 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville in 2021 are Mechanical Technologies (76 degrees awarded) and Health (84 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville are Mechanical Technologies (76 degrees awarded) and Health (84 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,441,631 people), Outpatient care centers (215,047 people), Elementary & secondary schools (207,120 people), Offices of physicians (192,003 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (122,529 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville are Mechanical Technologies (76 degrees awarded) and Health (84 degrees) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville.

Most Common (2021)

Medical Assistant
60 degrees awarded
HVAC Maintenance
51 degrees awarded
Communications Systems Installation & Repair Technology
25 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville was Medical Assistant with 60 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 81 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville, which is 1.03 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (79).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 50 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville in HVAC Maintenance, which is 50 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 54 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville in Medical Assistant, which is 9 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

32%

100% Completion Time

63%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 32% of students graduating from Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 63% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 63% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
66 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
53 degrees awarded
White
31 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville is black or african american (66 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (53 degrees).

0.625% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
36 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
30 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
29 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville is black or african american female (36 degrees awarded). There were 1.2 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (30 degrees).