Fortis College-Salt Lake City Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 47%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Fortis College-Salt Lake City are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic 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.

Racial demographics of Fortis College Salt Lake City students
Race Percent of Students
White
69%
Black
3%
Hispanic
16%
Asian
3%
American Indian / Alaskan
2%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
2%
Two or more races
3%
International
0%
Race Unknown
3%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 42%

There are 130% more female students than male students enrolled at Fortis College Salt Lake City with a gender ratio of 70% women to 30% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Fortis College-Salt Lake City has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Fortis College Salt Lake City students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
30%
Women
70%
Enrollment by gender for Fortis College Salt Lake City students
Gender Number of Students
Men
116
Women
267

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 0%

Fortis College-Salt Lake City draws 100 percent of students from Utah, 0 percent from other states, and 0 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Utah, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Fortis College Salt Lake City students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
100%
Out of State
0%
Foreign
0%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

Not Available

80% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

383
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 59.8%
Part-time undergraduates 0%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=456454.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026