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
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
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
37:1
# Full-Time Students
501 students
585 students
# Part-Time Students
1 students
795 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
502 students
924 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
501 students
415 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1 students
795 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
5%
14%
% Black
75%
22%
% White
11%
45%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.72
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
34%
42%
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%
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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