How much has Fortis College-Columbus's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 14.27% from 2014 ($33,056), where Fortis College-Columbus's current cost is $37,772. In 2024, the COA is decreased by -1.02% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $14,641 (2014) to $14,148 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 3.00% over the past 10 years.

The 2024 tuition & fees are lower than last year (2023) at Fortis College-Columbus.

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Fortis College-Columbus over the past 10 years. The COA has increased 14.27% for that period where the last year costs were $37,772. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 3.00% for the last 10 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $14,148. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Fortis College-Columbus over last the 10 years.
YearUndergraduateChange By Year
2014-15$14,641-
2015-16$14,477 -1.12%
2016-17$14,900 2.92%
2017-18$14,994 0.63%
2018-19$15,163 1.13%
2019-20$28,009 84.72%
2020-21$15,872 -43.33%
2021-22$15,627 -1.54%
2022-23$16,084 2.92%
2023-24$14,148 -12.04%
Fortis College-Columbus Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,124, and it has decreased -2.52% from the year 2014 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2014-15$1,153-
2015-16$1,395 20.99%
2016-17$1,342 -3.80%
2017-18$1,140 -15.05%
2018-19$803 -29.56%
2019-20$893 11.21%
2020-21$821 -8.06%
2021-22$665 -19.00%
2022-23$623 -6.32%
2023-24$1,124 80.42%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 24.69% when living-off campus from the year 2014 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Fortis College-Columbus.
YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2014-15$17,262-
2015-16$17,406 0.83%
2016-17$16,740 -3.83%
2017-18$16,101 -3.82%
2018-19$18,396 14.25%
2019-20$18,378 -0.10%
2020-21$18,909 2.89%
2021-22$16,650 -11.95%
2022-23$21,456 28.86%
2023-24$22,500 4.87%
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