School Highlights
Fortis College-Richmond serves 455 students (98% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 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: 455 students
- Private-state tuition: $13,896
- Acceptance Rate: 58%
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 95%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Fortis College-Richmond
(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
43 staff
129 staff
Student Body
The student population of Fortis College-Richmond has declined by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five years.
The Fortis College-Richmond diversity score of 0.44 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
455 students
1,544 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
445 students
599 students
# Part-Time Students
10 students
945 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
757 students
232 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
445 students
471 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
89 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
10 students
945 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
476 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
7%
% Asian
73%
19%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
3%
13%
% White
5%
7%
% Hawaiian
16%
48%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4878%
0.4069%
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
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $13,896 is less than the state average of $15,590. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,896
$15,590
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
78%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,661
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,800
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
58%
75%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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 58%, which is lower than the state average of 75%.
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