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 (2026)
- 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
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
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 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
766 students
565 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
755 students
342 students
# Part-Time Students
11 students
270 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
766 students
565 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
755 students
342 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
11 students
356 students
% Asian
8%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
49%
16%
% White
30%
62%
% Two or more races
6%
4%
% Unknown races
2%
8%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
44%
59%
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 $13,994. The private state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,641
$13,994
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
91%
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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