Fortis College-Norfolk

6300 Center Dr Bldg 22
Norfolk, VA 23502
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings

School Highlights

Fortis College-Norfolk serves 441 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 93%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 441 students
  • Private-state tuition: $18,342
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
  • Minority enrollment: 95%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Completion Rates

School Overview

The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Fortis College-Norfolk
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
30 staff
129 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Fortis College-Norfolk has grown by 16% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Fortis College-Norfolk diversity score of 0.48 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 14% over five years.
Total Enrollment
441 students
1,544 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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# Full-Time Students
441 students
599 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
945 students
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This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Virginia.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
564 students
232 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
441 students
471 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Fortis College-Norfolk and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
89 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
945 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
476 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan students in Fortis College-Norfolk and the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan community college students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Asian
70%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Fortis College-Norfolk and the percentage of Asian community college students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Fortis College-Norfolk and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
% Black
5%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Fortis College-Norfolk and the percentage of Black community college students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Fortis College-Norfolk and the percentage of White community college students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
16%
48%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Fortis College-Norfolk and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Non Resident students in Fortis College-Norfolk and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Unknown races
n/a
1%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
Diversity Score
0.48
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)
0.5106%
0.4069%
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 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3478%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$26,200
$29,600
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Fortis College-Norfolk and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Virginia by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

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
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Fortis College-Norfolk and the private community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
78%
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: 2023 (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: Highest completion rates.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 441 students
  • Private-state tuition: $18,342
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
  • Minority enrollment: 95%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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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 diversity score of 0.71, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Virginia is Columbia College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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