School Highlights
Fortis College-Columbus serves 1,042 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 28%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 1,042 students
- Private-state tuition: $14,641
- Acceptance Rate: 65%
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 58%
- 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 Resources
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 93 teachers has grown by 272% over five years.
Fortis College-Columbus
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
93 staff
91 staff

Student Body
The student population of Fortis College-Columbus has grown by 34% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Fortis College-Columbus diversity score of 0.66 is more than the state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,042 students
1,320 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1

# Full-Time Students
1,042 students
552 students

# Part-Time Students
n/a
768 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
130 students
239 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,042 students
552 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
8 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
782 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
299 students
% Asian
6%
2%

% Hispanic
2%
5%

% Black
40%
12%

% White
42%
72%

% Two or more races
4%
3%

% Non Resident races
n/a
1%

% Unknown races
7%
5%


Diversity Score
0.66
0.46

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
51%
31%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.83%
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 $13,933. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,641
$13,933

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
89%

Median Debt for Graduates
$12,139
$18,500

Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,500

Acceptance Rate
65%
85%

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: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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 65%, which is lower than the state average of 85%.
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, Average community college minority breakdown, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Least debt for graduating students.
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