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Fortis College-Norfolk

6300 Center Dr Bldg 22
Norfolk, VA 23502

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School Highlights

Fortis College-Norfolk serves 597 students (100% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.

Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 53%.

Quick Stats (2025)

Enrollment: 597 students
Private-state tuition: $18,342
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Student:teacher ratio: 20:1
Minority enrollment: 89%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Fortis College-Norfolk ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Fortis College-Norfolk

(VA) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions

Associate's--Private For-profit

Institution Level

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Private for-profit

Private, non-profit

Total Faculty

30 staff

129 staff

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Student Body

The student population of Fortis College-Norfolk has grown by 57% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.

The Fortis College-Norfolk diversity score of 0.42 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 25% over five years.

Total Enrollment

597 students

1,350 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

20:1

23:1

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# Full-Time Students

597 students

637 students

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# Part-Time Students

n/a

971 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

597 students

314 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

597 students

611 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

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158 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

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971 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

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61 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

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476 students

% American Indian/Alaskan

n/a

% Asian

% Hispanic

13%

% Black

75%

21%

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% White

11%

47%

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% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

n/a

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% Unknown races

This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Fortis College-Norfolk.

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0.42

0.71

This chart displays the diversity score of Fortis College-Norfolk and the community college average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

0.3821%

0.4094%

This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Fortis College-Norfolk and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Virginia by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

n/a

0.264%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$26,200

$29,600

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $18,342 is more than the state average of $15,590. The private state tuition has grown by 14% over four years.

Private State Tuition Fees

$18,342

$15,590

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

78%

This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Fortis College-Norfolk and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Median Debt for Graduates

$9,661

$11,000

This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Fortis College-Norfolk and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Virginia by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Median Debt for Dropouts

$3,800

$5,500

This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Fortis College-Norfolk and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Virginia by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Acceptance Rate

100%

90%

This chart displays the percent admitted of Fortis College-Norfolk and the community college average percent admitted of Virginia by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.

Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Fortis College-Norfolk cost?

Fortis College-Norfolk's private state tuition is approximately $18,342.

What schools are Fortis College-Norfolk often compared to?

Fortis College-Norfolkis often viewed alongside schools like Tidewater Community College, Centura College-Norfolk by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Fortis College-Norfolk?

The acceptance rate of Fortis College-Norfolk is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 90%.

What is Fortis College-Norfolk's ranking?

Fortis College-Norfolk ranks among the top 20% of community college in Virginia for: Average community college minority breakdown.

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Quick Stats (2025)

Enrollment: 597 students
Private-state tuition: $18,342
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Student:teacher ratio: 20:1
Minority enrollment: 89%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Virginia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,748 per year for in-state students and $8,977 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,590 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Virginia is 63%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Virginia community colleges have a of 0.71, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Virginia is Columbia College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.