Fortis College-Norfolk

6300 Center Dr Bldg 22
Norfolk, VA 23502
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

School Highlights

Fortis College-Norfolk serves 399 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the state community college average of 37:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 55%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 399 students
  • Private-state tuition: $18,342
  • Acceptance Rate: 25%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
  • Minority enrollment: 91%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 30% over five years.
Fortis College-Norfolk
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
4
Institution Control
Private for-profit
0
Total Faculty
21 staff
39 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
26

Student Body

The student population of Fortis College-Norfolk has declined by 12% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Fortis College-Norfolk diversity score of 0.36 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 39% over five years.
Total Enrollment
399 students
1,380 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
37:1
# Full-Time Students
399 students
585 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
795 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
643 students
30 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
399 students
415 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
264 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
795 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
20 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
4%
14%
% Black
79%
22%
% White
9%
45%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
38%
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$26,200
$29,600

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $18,342 is more than the state average of $15,536. The private state tuition has grown by 12% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$18,342
$15,536
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
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-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 25%, which is lower than the state average of 75%. Fortis College-Norfolk's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Virginia with low acceptance rates.
What is Fortis College-Norfolk's ranking?
Fortis College-Norfolk ranks among the top 20% of community college in Virginia for: Lowest acceptance rates, Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 399 students
  • Private-state tuition: $18,342
  • Acceptance Rate: 25%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
  • Minority enrollment: 91%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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