Fortis College-Columbus

Private for-profit certificate school in Westerville, OH that costs an average of $33,067 a year after financial aid and graduates 33% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$33,067
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
33%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$40,843

Private for-profitLarge suburb766 undergraduates

Cost of Fortis College-Columbus

Total cost of attendance (per year)$40,203
Tuition and fees, in-state$15,585
Books and supplies$1,150
Average net price after aid$33,067

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$32,364
$30,001–48,000$33,840
$48,001–75,000$33,422
$75,001–110,000$36,135
$110,001+$40,203

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Fortis College-Columbus's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate33%
First-year retention48%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$37,258
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$40,843
Rank in Ohio (earnings)54th of 121 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$12,667
Typical monthly loan payment$144 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants80%
Students with federal loans78%

Majors and programs at Fortis College-Columbus

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Certificate programs (3)

Associate's degree programs (2)

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About Fortis College-Columbus

TypePrivate for-profit certificate school
LocationWesterville, OH
SettingLarge suburb
Undergraduates766
Student-to-faculty ratio16 to 1
AccreditorAccrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
Websitefortis.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Fortis College-Columbus cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $40,203 a year (tuition and fees: $15,585). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $33,067 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $32,364.

How much do Fortis College-Columbus graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $40,843 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 54th of 121 similar colleges in Ohio.

What is Fortis College-Columbus's graduation rate?

33% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 48% of first-year students return for a second year.