Fortis College-Columbus Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

High

Racial Diversity Index: 55%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Fortis College-Columbus are predominantly White with a significant Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 50% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Fortis College Columbus students
Race Percent of Students
White
50%
Black
34%
Hispanic
1%
Asian
2%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
3%
International
0%
Race Unknown
10%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

High

Gender Diversity Index: 34%

There are 264% more female students than male students enrolled at Fortis College Columbus with a gender ratio of 78% women to 22% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Fortis College-Columbus has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Fortis College Columbus students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
22%
Women
78%
Enrollment by gender for Fortis College Columbus students
Gender Number of Students
Men
165
Women
601

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 0%

Fortis College-Columbus draws 100 percent of students from Ohio, 0 percent from other states, and 0 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Ohio, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Fortis College Columbus students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
100%
Out of State
0%
Foreign
0%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

Not Available

86% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

766
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 66.3%
Part-time undergraduates 0%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=450058.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026