Fortis College-Columbus
Tel:
(614) 882-2551
School Highlights
Fortis College-Columbus serves 694 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 27%.
Top Placements
Fortis College-Columbus places among the top 20% of community colleges in Ohio for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
School Overview
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Fortis College-Columbus | (OH) Community College Avg. | |
Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | Four or more years |
Institution Control | Private, for profit | Private, non-profit |
Total Faculty | 25 staff | 35 staff |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Fortis College-Columbus is Hondros College (0.1 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Hondros CollegePrivate, for profit1,924 students | 0.10 Mi4140 Executive Parkway
Westerville,  OH  43081
(855) 906-8773 0.101,924 - 329 students | 3.60 Mi1880 E. Dublin - Granville Rd. - Ste 100
Columbus,  OH  43229
(800) 954-4274 3.60329 - Bradford School (Columbus)Private, for profit443 students | 4.10 Mi2469 Stelzer Road
Columbus,  OH  43219
(614) 416-6200 4.10443 - 22,719 students | 9.10 Mi550 E Spring St
Columbus,  OH  43215
(614) 287-5353 9.1022,719 - Daymar College-LancasterPrivate, for profit45 students | 11.60 Mi2745 Winchester Pike
Columbus,  OH  43232
(614) 643-6680 11.6045
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