School Highlights
Fortis College-Columbus serves 766 students (99% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 766 students
- Private-state tuition: $14,641
- Acceptance Rate: 50%
- Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
- Minority enrollment: 70%
- 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 47 teachers has declined by 49% over five years.
Fortis College-Columbus
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
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
Campus Size
5 acres
Total Faculty
47 staff
24 staff
Student Body
The student population of Fortis College-Columbus has declined by 26% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 10:1 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
766 students
612 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
755 students
342 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
11 students
270 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
766 students
565 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
755 students
342 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
11 students
402 students
% Asian
8%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
49%
16%
% White
30%
62%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
6%
4%
% Unknown races
2%
8%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.58
Showing 2011–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
44%
59%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,700
$31,700
Tuition & Financial Aid
The private state tuition of $14,641 is more than the state average of $13,751. The private state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,641
$13,751
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
91%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,139
$18,562
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,516
Acceptance Rate
50%
75%
Source: 2025 (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 75%.
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.
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