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Private For-Profit Associate Fair 48/100

Fortis College-Columbus

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Westerville, Ohio

About Fortis College-Columbus

Fortis College-Columbus is a private for-profit institution offering associate degrees based in Westerville, Ohio. It enrolls 766 students (a small, tight-knit student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Official website: fortis.edu

Acceptance: Open
Graduation: 53.7%
Net Price: $27,708
Median Earnings (10yr): $36,368
Enrollment: 766
Student : Faculty: 20:1

Accreditor Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools

Academic Calendar Other Academic Year

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (2-Year). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Fair

48/100

UCD Score · 2-Year

Outcomes 23

Value 10

Affordability 51

Selectivity —

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

As a two-year college, Fortis College-Columbus generally admits all qualified applicants.

Acceptance Rate

Open

SAT Range (25th–75th)

—

Not reported

ACT Range (25th–75th)

—

Not reported

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending Fortis College-Columbus isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, the average net price is $27,708 per year. That's in line with the typical net price for private for-profit colleges nationally.

Average Net Price

$27,708

Per year, after typical aid

Receive Pell Grants

73%

Need-based federal aid

Receive Federal Loans

78%

Borrowing to attend

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees: $14,935
Room & Board (off-campus): $16,875
Books & Supplies: $1,194
Other Expenses (off-campus): $13,770
Total Cost of Attendance: $34,877

Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

Under $30,000

$27,071
$30,001 – $48,000

$27,488
$48,001 – $75,000

$29,095
$75,001 – $110,000

$25,632
Over $110,000

$34,877

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

$3,167

10% percentile

$6,167

25% percentile

$12,547

Median percentile

$13,827

75% percentile

$24,083

90% percentile

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

GroupDebtvs Median

Pell recipients $9,500 ↓ $3,047

No Pell $10,421 ↓ $2,126

Dependent students $7,600 ↓ $4,947

Independent students $9,500 ↓ $3,047

Female students $9,500 ↓ $3,047

Male students $9,500 ↓ $3,047

Worth knowing: Students who don't finish leave with a median debt of $6,334, less than completers ($12,547), but still a meaningful obligation without a degree in hand.

Graduation Rate & Retention

54% of full-time students who enrolled at Fortis College-Columbus graduate within six years, and 44% return for their second year, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

6-Year Graduation Rate

54%

Of students who graduate within six years

First-Year Retention

44%

Returning for their second year

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered Fortis College-Columbus earn a median of $36,368 ten years after first enrolling. That's close to the national median for U.S. colleges.

Median Earnings (10 yrs)

$36,368

Earning > $25K

60%

10 yrs after entry

Earnings Growth After Graduation

Median annual earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after students first enrolled.

Earnings by Demographic

Mean annual earnings 10 years after entry, segmented by demographic. Reveals gaps the headline median can't show.

By Gender

Female graduates

$27,400

Median earnings for female grads ten years after first enrolling here.

Male graduates

$34,500

Median earnings for male grads ten years after first enrolling here.

By Family Income at Entry

Family income (lowest third)

$26,700

Earnings of grads from the bottom-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (middle third)

$32,200

Earnings of grads from the middle-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (highest third)

$29,800

Earnings of grads from the top-third of family incomes at entry.

The gender gap: Male graduates earn $7,100, about 21% more than female graduates ten years out. The gap reflects industry mix, role choice, and structural pay differences that exist across most US colleges.

Loan Repayment Progression

Share of completer-cohort borrowers paying down at least $1 of principal at the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-year mark. Climbing rates show graduates settling into careers and managing debt; flat or declining rates are a warning.

Climbing: graduates increasingly paying down debt ↑ 15.8 pts across 6 years

What this signals: Concerning. Only 39% of graduates are actively reducing principal even seven years out.

Who Studies Here

Fortis College-Columbus is home to 766 students, a small, close-knit community. Some distinctive traits: 56% are first-generation college students.

Total Enrolled

766

Part-Time

First-Generation

56%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

GroupShareStudents

Black 51.0% 391

White 27.2% 208

Asian 7.7% 59

Other 7.4% 57

Hispanic 4.3% 33

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at Fortis College-Columbus. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

Setting

Large Suburb Westerville, Ohio

Housing

Commuter campus No on-campus housing

Adult Learners

68% of students are 25 or older

Athletics

NAIA athletic-conference member

Academic Calendar

Other Academic Year scheduling structure

Designation

Branch campus

What You Can Study

Fortis College-Columbus offers a focused set of programs: 5 distinct programs across 2 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

4 Programs

Health

Nursing $89K ($68K–$114K)
Medical Assisting $69K ($46K–$91K)
Practical Nursing $39K ($22K–$72K)

1 Program

Mechanics & Repair

Heating

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Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at Fortis College-Columbus is 20:1, on the higher side.

Student : Faculty

20:1

Students per instructional faculty member

Avg Faculty Salary

$53,226

9-month equivalent across all ranks

Faculty by Rank

27 instructional faculty across 1 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Rank	Faculty Count	Share	Avg Salary
Instructors	27	100%	$53,226

Pros & Cons of Fortis College-Columbus

A quick at-a-glance summary of how Fortis College-Columbus tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.

PROS

Open admissions
Tight-knit, close community feel
Wide reach of need-based federal aid
First-gen-friendly student body

CONS

Above-average net price
Larger class sizes than typical
Fewer clubs, activities, and social options
Below-average completion rate
First-year retention is below typical

Best for: Based on the data, Fortis College-Columbus is a fit for students who want a clear path to start college without a competitive admissions barrier; students who thrive in small, close-knit environments.

Frequently Asked Questions about Fortis College-Columbus

Quick answers to the questions most students and parents ask. Every answer below is calculated from verified government data about Fortis College-Columbus.

Is Fortis College-Columbus hard to get into?

Fortis College-Columbus has open or near-open admissions. Most qualified applicants are accepted.

What is the acceptance rate at Fortis College-Columbus?

Fortis College-Columbus has an acceptance rate of 0%, according to College Scorecard 2023-24 admissions data.

How much does Fortis College-Columbus cost?

The average net price after aid at Fortis College-Columbus is $27,708 per year, this is what students typically pay after grants and scholarships are applied. Net price data: College Scorecard 2023-24.

Is Fortis College-Columbus worth it?

Moderate return on investment. Graduates earn a median of $36,368 ten years after entering, against an average net price of $27,708 per year. That's roughly 1.3x earnings-to-cost. Source: College Scorecard 2023-24.

What is Fortis College-Columbus known for?

Fortis College-Columbus is best known for its programs in Nursing, Medical Assisting, Heating. These are the most popular fields by completed degrees, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

What do Fortis College-Columbus graduates earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entering Fortis College-Columbus are $36,368, based on College Scorecard 2023-24 federal earnings data for Title IV recipients.

Is Fortis College-Columbus accredited?

Yes. Fortis College-Columbus is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.

How many students attend Fortis College-Columbus?

Fortis College-Columbus enrolls 766 students, per IPEDS 2023-24 fall enrollment data.

What is the graduation rate at Fortis College-Columbus?

Fortis College-Columbus graduates 54% of full-time students within six years, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

Is Fortis College-Columbus a public or private college?

Fortis College-Columbus is a Private For-Profit institution.

Where is Fortis College-Columbus located?

Fortis College-Columbus is located in Westerville, Ohio.

What programs does Fortis College-Columbus offer?

Fortis College-Columbus offers 5 distinct programs. The most popular include Nursing, Medical Assisting, Heating.

What is the student-to-faculty ratio at Fortis College-Columbus?

The student-to-faculty ratio at Fortis College-Columbus is 20:1, per IPEDS 2023-24 data.