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 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 29%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 1,042 students
- Private-state tuition: $14,641
- Acceptance Rate: 65%
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 59%
- 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
School Overview
The teacher population of 93 teachers has stayed relatively flat 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
93 staff
Student Body
The student population of Fortis College-Columbus has grown by 10% 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 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,042 students
1,337 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
1,042 students
555 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
782 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
130 students
239 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,042 students
555 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
8 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,124 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
6 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
425 students
% Asian
6%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
5%
% Black
40%
12%
% White
41%
71%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.47
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
51%
32%
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 $13,989. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,641
$13,989
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,139
$18,625
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 and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
In what neighborhood is Fortis College-Columbus located?
Fortis College-Columbus is located in the Sunbury Woods Center neighborhood of Westerville, OH. There are 1 other community '.college.' located in Sunbury Woods Center.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Fortis College-Columbus is Hondros College of Nursing (0.1 miles away)
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