Fortis College-Norfolk

6300 Center Dr Bldg 22
Norfolk, VA 23502
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Tel: (757) 499-5447
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School Highlights

Fortis College-Norfolk serves 378 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 49%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 25% over five years.
Fortis College-Norfolk(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationSpecial Focus Two-Year: Health ProfessionsAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate for-profitPublic
Total Faculty30 staff129 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Fortis College-Norfolk has grown by 20% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five years.
The Fortis College-Norfolk diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment378 students2,199 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio13:118:1
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# Full-Time Students378 students914 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
-
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% Asian
2%
7%
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% Hispanic
5%
12%
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% Black
62%
21%
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% White
21%
51%
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% Two or more races
6%
5%
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% Non Resident races
1%
1%
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% Unknown races
2%
3%
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Diversity Score0.560.67
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College Completion Rate
54%
33%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$26,200$29,600
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $18,342 is more than the state average of $15,561. The private state tuition has grown by 30% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$18,342$15,561
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid75%84%
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Median Debt for Graduates$9,661$11,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts$3,800$5,500
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Acceptance Rate100%90%
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Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Fortis College-Norfolk is Advanced Technology Institute (0.6 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Advanced Technology Institute
    Private for-profit
    504 students | 0.60 Mi5700 Southern Blvd Ste 100
    Virginia Beach, VA 23462
    (757) 490-1241     0.60504
  • ECPI University
    Private for-profit
    13,487 students | 0.70 Mi5555 Greenwich Rd
    Virginia Beach, VA 23462
    (757) 490-9090     0.7013,487
  • Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach
    Private for-profit
    1,761 students | 3.20 Mi301 Centre Pointe Dr
    Virginia Beach, VA 23462
    (757) 499-7900     3.201,761
  • Centura College-Norfolk
    Private for-profit
    165 students | 4.80 Mi7020 North Military Highway
    Norfolk, VA 23518
    (757) 853-2121     4.80165
  • Tidewater Community College
    Tidewater Community College Photo - Students study on the Quad at the TCC Portsmouth Campus
    Public
    19,064 students | 5.60 Mi121 College Place
    Norfolk, VA 23510
    (757) 822-1122     5.6019,064
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 378 students
  • Private-state tuition: $18,342
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
  • Minority enrollment: 79%
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Did You Know?
For Virginia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,736 per year for in-state students and $8,977 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,561 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Virginia is 70%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Virginia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.67, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Virginia is Northern Virginia Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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