Safety Score
1.31 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Westerville, OH · Clery Act 2023 · Private For-Profit
Fortis College-Columbus
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 761-student campus.
- 1.31
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,734
- Rank of 3,050
- #58
- OH rank
- 761
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Fortis College-Columbus reports 1.31 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,734 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 1.31
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,734
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 1
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Fortis College-Columbus increased from 0 to 1 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesFortis College-Columbus is a Private For-Profit institution located in Westerville, OH, enrolling approximately 761 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 1 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within OH, it ranks #58 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 761 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Fortis College-Columbus is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 1 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in OH averaging 1.31 incidents per 1,000 students, Fortis College-Columbus reports 0% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data is not separately reported, which typically indicates no on-campus residential housing subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#1734
See peer comparison
State Rank (OH)
#58
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
1
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Fortis College-Columbus percentile rank 43.1%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1734 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Fortis College-Columbus reports 0% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $14,935
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $14,935
- Avg Net Price
- $27,708
- Median Debt
- $12,547
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 73%
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $33,189
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $36,368
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 30%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyFortis College-Columbus: on-campus incidents by year
Rising
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Fortis College-Columbus vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
OH
Fortis College-Columbus
1.31 incidents / 1,000 students
WA
Bastyr University
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
CT
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Bastyr University
Kenmore, WA · 760 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus
Waterbury, CT · 760 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
University of the Ozarks
Clarksville, AR · 763 enrolled
Safety Score 5.24
Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science
Los Angeles, CA · 763 enrolled
Safety Score 1.31
Galen Health Institutes-Nashville Campus
Nashville, TN · 763 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Fortis College-Columbus nationally (rank #1734), regardless of size or state.
Indiana University-Northwest
Gary, IN
National Rank #1733
Texas A&M University-San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
National Rank #1735
University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA
National Rank #1732
University of New Haven
West Haven, CT
National Rank #1736
Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science
Los Angeles, CA
National Rank #1731
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fortis College-Columbus safe?
Fortis College-Columbus has a safety score of 1.31 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,734 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Fortis College-Columbus?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Fortis College-Columbus compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in OH.
Does Fortis College-Columbus have fire safety data?
Fire safety data is not available for this institution, which may indicate it does not have on-campus residential facilities subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements.
Understanding Fortis College-Columbus's Safety Profile
Fortis College-Columbus in Westerville, OH enrolls 761 students and has a safety score of 1.31 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1734 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 0 in 2022 to 1 in 2023.
What this means for you
Fortis College-Columbus's 1.31 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Fortis College-Columbus against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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