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Fortis College-Columbus

4151 Executive Parkway Ste 120
Westerville, OH 43081

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School Highlights

Fortis College-Columbus serves 944 students (100% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.

Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 32%.

Quick Stats (2022-23)

Enrollment: 944 students
Private-state tuition: $14,641
Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
Minority enrollment: 61%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Fortis College-Columbus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 93 teachers has grown by 72% over five years.

Fortis College-Columbus

(OH) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions

Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant

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

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Student Body

The student population of Fortis College-Columbus has grown by 36% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 28:1 over five years.

The Fortis College-Columbus diversity score of 0.66 is more than the state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment

944 students

1,346 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

16:1

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# Full-Time Students

944 students

553 students

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# Part-Time Students

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793 students

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Total Dormitory Capacity

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200 students

% Asian

% Hispanic

% Black

42%

14%

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% White

39%

68%

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% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

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% Unknown races

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Diversity Score

0.66

0.51

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College Completion Rate

45%

31%

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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$27,700

$31,900

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $14,641 is more than the state average of $14,281. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

Private State Tuition Fees

$14,641

$14,281

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

93%

91%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$13,000

$19,000

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$5,500

$6,500

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Acceptance Rate

65%

85%

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SAT Reading

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460

SAT Math

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475

SAT Writing

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465

ACT Composite

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ACT English

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ACT Math

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Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Quick Stats (2022-23)

Enrollment: 944 students
Private-state tuition: $14,641
Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
Minority enrollment: 61%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Franklin County, OH private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,210 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Franklin County, OH community colleges have a diversity score of 0.49, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Franklin County, OH is Valor Christian College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.