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Private for-profit, 2-Year
Westerville, OH

Fortis College-Columbus

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Annual Tuition

$14,148

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

N/A

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

37.8%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$36,368

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Fortis College-Columbus is a distinguished Private for-profit, 2-Year institution located in Westerville, OH. With a competitive tuition profile of $14,148, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 37.8% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 2-Year Cost

$28,296

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

4.4 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$6,368

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$35,384

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$99,064

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 38%

Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Fortis College-Columbus is $12,547.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
82.8%
17.2%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

Black
46.9%
White
32.1%
Asian
8.3%
Two or more
6.2%
Hispanic
3.8%
Unknown
2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
International
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$14,148

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$26,658
$30k - $48k$28,105
$48k - $75k$29,226
$75k+$33,723

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$12,547
Pell Grant Recipients66.6%
Using Federal Loans73.6%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment23.7%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

41.4%

Success

37.8%

In-State Cost

$14,148

Age 25+ Students

68.1%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie 10

Working at 6yr

2,873 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Westerville (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Westerville (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.