School Highlights
Fortis College-Richmond serves 624 students (98% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 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: 624 students
- Private-state tuition: $13,896
- Acceptance Rate: 25%
- Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
- 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
Selectivity
School Overview
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Fortis College-Richmond
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
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 grown by 21% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased 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
624 students
1,608 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
611 students
637 students
# Part-Time Students
13 students
971 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
624 students
314 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
611 students
611 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
158 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
13 students
971 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
61 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
476 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
4%
13%
% Black
73%
21%
% White
11%
47%
% Hawaiian
3%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
34%
41%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
26%
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 $15,536. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,896
$15,536
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
77%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,661
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,800
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
25%
59%
Source: 2024 (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 59%. Fortis College-Richmond's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Virginia with low acceptance rates.
What is Fortis College-Richmond's ranking?
Fortis College-Richmond ranks among the top 20% of community college in Virginia for: Lowest acceptance rates and Average community college minority breakdown.
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