Below Average

Score: 35/100

Fortis College-Columbia

2-Year Private For-Profit

📍 Columbia, South Carolina 29210

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 36%

Outcomes

47/100

Affordability

41/100

Resources

45/100

Experience

25/100

Prestige

13/100

Quick Stats

513

Total Enrollment

36%

Graduation Rate

58%

Retention Rate

23.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

For parents & investors

The Fortis College-Columbia Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $199,467
Avg rent near campus: $1,166/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 29203 (7.9% cap, Columbia)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$14,297	$14,297

Financial Aid

100%

Receive Any Aid

93%

Receive Pell Grants

87%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Medical/Clinical Assistant 101 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 67 grads/yr Dental Assisting/Assistant 45 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 36 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Fortis College-Columbia's top programs commonly pursue.

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary

$106k/yr 289,600 jobs

Medical assistants

$44k/yr 811,000 jobs

Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers

$60k/yr 425,200 jobs

Dental assistants

$47k/yr 381,900 jobs

Registered nurses

$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs

Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary

$80k/yr 91,600 jobs

Student Demographics

513

Total Students

77%

Women

38%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 11%

Hispanic 4%

Black 82%

Two or More 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 20%

Hybrid (Some Online) 80%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 38%

25-64 (Adult) 62%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Fortis College-Columbia?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Fortis College-Columbia?

Tuition at Fortis College-Columbia is $14,297 for in-state students and $14,297 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Fortis College-Columbia?

The graduation rate at Fortis College-Columbia is 36%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Fortis College-Columbia a good school?

Fortis College-Columbia has a Repit College Score of 35/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Fortis College-Columbia?

Fortis College-Columbia has a total enrollment of 513 students.

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