School Highlights
Fortis College-Columbus serves 1,145 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 1,145 students
- Private-state tuition: $14,641
- Acceptance Rate: 50%
- Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 69%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Fortis College-Columbus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 93 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Fortis College-Columbus
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
93 staff
93 staff
Student Body
The student population of Fortis College-Columbus has grown by 21% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Fortis College-Columbus diversity score of 0.66 is more than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,145 students
757 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
1,145 students
397 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
360 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
114 students
313 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,145 students
385 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
434 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
425 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
7%
4%
% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
48%
15%
% White
31%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
6%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.58
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
44%
54%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
22%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,700
$31,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $14,641 is more than the state average of $14,014. The private state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,641
$14,014
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,139
$18,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,500
Acceptance Rate
50%
73%
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
475
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Fortis College-Columbus cost?
Fortis College-Columbus's private state tuition is approximately $14,641.
What is the acceptance rate of Fortis College-Columbus?
The acceptance rate of Fortis College-Columbus is 50%, which is lower than the state average of 73%.
What is Fortis College-Columbus's ranking?
Fortis College-Columbus ranks among the top 20% of community college in Ohio for: Diversity in US community colleges.
In what neighborhood is Fortis College-Columbus located?
Fortis College-Columbus is located in the Sunbury Woods Center neighborhood of Westerville, OH. There are 1 other community '.college.' located in Sunbury Woods Center.
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