School Highlights
Fortis College-Richmond serves 502 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is lower than the state community college average of 37:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 55%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 502 students
- Private-state tuition: $13,896
- Acceptance Rate: 25%
- Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
- Minority enrollment: 89%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Fortis College-Richmond ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 48% over five years.
Fortis College-Richmond
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
22 staff
39 staff
AccreditationAccred.
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
Student Body
The student population of Fortis College-Richmond has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Fortis College-Richmond diversity score of 0.42 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has declined by 16% over five years.
Total Enrollment
502 students
1,380 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
37:1
# Full-Time Students
501 students
585 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
1 students
795 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
502 students
924 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
501 students
415 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1 students
795 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
5%
14%
% Black
75%
22%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
11%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
4%
5%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.72
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
34%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$26,200
$29,700
Tuition & Financial Aid
The private state tuition of $13,896 is less than the state average of $15,536. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,896
$15,536
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
86%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,661
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,800
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
25%
75%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Fortis College-Richmond cost?
Fortis College-Richmond's private state tuition is approximately $13,896.
What is the acceptance rate of Fortis College-Richmond?
The acceptance rate of Fortis College-Richmond is 25%, which is lower than the state average of 75%.
What is Fortis College-Richmond's ranking?
Fortis College-Richmond ranks among the top 20% of community college in Virginia for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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