Fortis College-Columbus

4151 Executive Parkway Ste 120
Westerville, OH 43081
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School Highlights

Fortis College-Columbus serves 896 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 34%.

Top Placements

Fortis College-Columbus places among the top 20% of community colleges in Ohio for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Fortis College-Columbus(OH) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate for-profitPrivate, for profit
Total Faculty25 staff40 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Fortis College-Columbus has grown by 29% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 36:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Fortis College-Columbus diversity score of 0.69 is more than the state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment896 students868 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio36:127:1
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# Full-Time Students896 students472 students
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# Part-Time Students-396 students
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% Asian
3%
2%
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% Hispanic
2%
4%
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% Black
36%
14%
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% White
40%
66%
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% Two or more races
4%
3%
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% Non Resident races
4%
3%
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% Unknown races
11%
8%
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Diversity Score0.690.53
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College Completion Rate
44%
27%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$27,700$30,800
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Finances and Admission

The private state tuition of $14,641 is more than the state average of $13,406. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$14,641$13,406
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid92%90%
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Median Debt for Graduates$13,000$19,930
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,500$6,500
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Acceptance Rate65%78%
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Fortis College-Columbus is Hondros College of Nursing (0.1 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Hondros College of Nursing
    Private for-profit
    2,109 students | 0.10 Mi4140 Executive Parkway
    Westerville,  OH  43081
    (855) 906-8773     0.102,109
  • Ohio Institute of Health Careers
    Public
    329 students | 3.60 Mi1880 E. Dublin - Granville Rd. - Ste 100
    Columbus,  OH  43229
    (800) 954-4274     3.60329
  • Bradford School
    Private for-profit
    324 students | 4.10 Mi2469 Stelzer Road
    Columbus,  OH  43219
    (614) 416-6200     4.10324
  • Columbus State Community College
    Columbus State Community College Photo - Instructor and student in creative writing class.
    Public
    22,719 students | 9.10 Mi550 E Spring St
    Columbus,  OH  43215
    (614) 287-5353     9.1022,719
  • Hussian College-Daymar College Columbus
    Private for-profit
    92 students | 11.60 Mi2745 Winchester Pike
    Columbus,  OH  43232
    (614) 643-6680     11.6092
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 896 students
  • Private-state tuition: $14,641
  • Acceptance Rate: 65%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 36:1
  • Minority enrollment: 60%
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