FORTIS INSTITUTE - TOWSON (Medix School)
- 700 York Rd
- Towson, MD 21204
- OPEID College Code: 01031900
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- General Phone: (410) 337-5155
- Director: Sean London
- Type: Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year
- Calendar System: Continuous
- Highest Degree: Non-Degree Granting
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 213
- College Alias: Medix School
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About
The FORTIS Institute is a system of schools throughout the country that provide various vocation educations to prepare individuals for careers post-completion. FORTIS offers diploma, certificate and degree programs. The school has expanded from its original location in Phoenix, Arizona, opening schools nationwide, and taking over the operations of other established schools such as the former Medix School in Towson, Maryland.
Academics
FORTIS offers a wide variety of programs for careers that are in high demand. The school is committed to providing a quality education and the skills necessary to adequately and confidently perform in their jobs.
Programs offered include:
- Nursing
- Dental Assisting
- Medical Assisting
- Business Administration
- Criminal Justice
- Computer Network Technology
- Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
- Cosmetology
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students applying to a FORTIS Institute will have to complete a personal information sheet, the application, meet with an admissions advisor and follow with an interview to determine goals and find the right program for the student.
The financial aid staff at FORTIS will assist individuals in identifying eligibility and explaining options to help pay for their education. FORTIS Institute – Towson provides dental assisting and medical assisting training programs for students in Towson and the surrounding Baltimore area. The dedicated staff and instructors at the school aim to develop the skills and knowledge you will need for success in the field you choose. If you want to be a medical office assistant, a dental assistant or a massage therapist in Maryland, then FORTIS Institute – Towson has a program for you to consider!
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
None Available
- Website
- www.fortis.edu
- Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
None Available
- Medix College
Smyrna, GA 30080
579 Miles Away
- Admission Fees Fall 2008
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Required
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 22 | 172 | 194 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 22 (100%) | 172 (100%) | 194 (100%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 22 (100%) | 172 (100%) | 194 (100%) |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 85%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 75% | 69% | 5% | 10% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,875 | $2,959 | $500 | $117 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 6.0% | 16.3% | 15.3% |
| Number in Default | 93 | 204 | 156 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,538 | 1,244 | 1,015 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| Tuition and Fees | $12,490 | $11,800 | $10,700 |
| Books and Supplies | $709 | $709 | $630 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,500 | $7,280 | $8,000 |
| Other Expenses | $900 | $825 | $775 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $5,120 | $4,928 | $4,500 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | $22,599 | $20,614 | $20,105 |
| Off Campus with Family | $18,319 | $17,437 | $15,830 |
| Tuition, Fees, Expenses | Program Length | Average Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant | $13,199 | 45 Credit Hours | 10 Months |
| Dental Assistant | $15,386 | 42 Credit Hours | 10 Months |
| Medical Administration | $12,086 | 42 Credit Hours | 10 Months |
| Massage Therapy | $10,860 | 34 Credit Hours | 7 Months |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 213 Undergraduate: 213
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 10 Female: 203
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 10 Female: 203
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 213 Part-Time: 0
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 213 Part-Time: 0
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 89 | 42% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | 6 | 3% |
| White | 68 | 32% |
| Unknown | 50 | 23% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 34 | 16% |
| Ages 20-21 | 38 | 18% |
| Ages 22-24 | 54 | 25% |
| Ages 25-29 | 36 | 17% |
| Ages 30-34 | 27 | 13% |
| Ages 35-39 | 16 | 8% |
| Ages 40-49 | 5 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 3 | 1% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 72 | 62 | 10 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 38 | 31 | 7 |
| Primarily Instruction | 38 | 31 | 7 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 24 | 23 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 2 | 2 | - |
- Graduation and Retention Rates
- Percent of Students Graduating: 60%
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 39%
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | - | 2 |
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