OH Private For-Profit 2-year Clery Act 2026 data

Fortis College-Columbus — Campus Safety & Crime Statistics

Westerville, OH · 761 enrolled students. Clery Act data 2021–2023 · 1 total on-campus incidents. Safety score 1.31 per 1,000 students · national rank #1734.

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Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 761 enrolled

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Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 761 enrolled

Fortis 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. With a safety score of 1.31 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, the institution ranks #1734 nationally and #58 within OH.

Fortis College-Columbus reports Clery Act campus safety data across 3 years , accumulating 1 total on-campus incidents across 11 distinct crime categories. Its safety score of 1.31 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students places it at national rank #1734 and #58 within OH out of 5,600+ institutions surveyed by the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey. 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. Year-over-year, on-campus incident volume is rising — moving from 0 in 2021 to 1 in 2023. 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. Safety scores should always be read alongside enrollment size, campus geography, and reporting culture — institutions with active reporting programs often show higher counts that reflect transparency rather than risk.

Safety Score

1.31 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1734

See peer comparison

State Rank (OH)

#58

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

1

across 11 crime categories

Safety Percentile

Fortis College-Columbus percentile rank 69.4%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1734 out of approximately 5,673 institutions 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)
450600%

Source: US Dept. of Education College Scorecard. See PlainCollege for full academic data.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only
Crime Type 2023 (On-Campus)2022 (On-Campus)2021 (On-Campus)
aggravated_assault 000
arson 000
burglary 000
fondling 000
incest 000
motor_vehicle_theft 100
murder 000
negligent_manslaughter 000
rape 000
robbery 000
statutory_rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records

Liquor / drug / weapons categories · arrests vs disciplinary referrals · across 9 reported records

Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
Liquor / drug / weapons categories · arrests vs disciplinary referrals · across 9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Disciplinary Actions
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

Safety scores below are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower = fewer reported incidents). Enrollment shown in the “Burden @ $100K” row reflects total student count; the rightmost row shows the most recent reporting year.

Selected

OH

Fortis College-Columbus

1.31% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$761
Brackets
2023

WA

Bastyr University

0.00% top marginal rate
Structure
Flat tax
Burden @ $100K
$760
Brackets
2023

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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 #1734 nationally out of 5,600+ institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Fortis College-Columbus?
Fortis College-Columbus reports Clery Act statistics including aggravated_assault, arson, burglary, fondling, incest, and other categories. The most recent data covers calendar year 2023. All figures reflect on-campus incidents reported to campus security authorities.
How does the Clery Act affect Fortis College-Columbus?
The Clery Act (Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act) requires all colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs to disclose crime statistics and security information annually. The data reported here comes directly from the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey.
What is a campus safety score?
The safety score is calculated as total reported on-campus Clery Act incidents divided by enrollment per 1,000 students. Lower scores indicate fewer incidents relative to enrollment size. Schools are ranked nationally, with rank #1 being the safest. A score of 0.00 may reflect zero reported incidents or incomplete reporting.
How does Fortis College-Columbus compare to similar schools?
Fortis College-Columbus is compared against peer institutions of similar enrollment size and within OH. The Similar Institutions section on this page shows side-by-side safety scores for comparable campuses. Use the Compare tool to evaluate up to four schools at once.
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.

Crime statistics are reported under the Clery Act, which requires all institutions participating in federal financial aid to disclose campus crime data annually. The data covers on-campus incidents from 2021 to 2023, enabling year-over-year trend analysis. On-campus incidents increased from 0 in 2022 to 1 in 2023.

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