School Highlights
Fortis College-Norfolk serves 597 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 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: 597 students
- Private-state tuition: $18,342
- Acceptance Rate: 25%
- Student:teacher ratio: 20:1
- Minority enrollment: 89%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Fortis College-Norfolk ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Selectivity
School Overview
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Fortis College-Norfolk
(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
30 staff
129 staff
Student Body
The student population of Fortis College-Norfolk has grown by 57% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.
The Fortis College-Norfolk diversity score of 0.42 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 25% over five years.
Total Enrollment
597 students
1,608 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
597 students
637 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
971 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
597 students
314 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
597 students
611 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
158 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
971 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
61 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
476 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
8%
% Hispanic
3%
13%
% Black
75%
21%
% White
11%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
38%
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 $18,342 is more than the state average of $15,536. The private state tuition has grown by 14% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$18,342
$15,536
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
78%
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-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 59%. 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 and Average community college minority breakdown.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Fortis College-Norfolk is Advanced Technology Institute (0.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Students
Advanced Technology Institute
Private for-profit
5700 Southern Blvd Ste 100
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 490-1241
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 490-1241
0.6 miles
| 637 students
ECPI University
Private for-profit
5555 Greenwich Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 490-9090
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 490-9090
0.7 miles
| 16,299 students
Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach
Private not-for-profit
301 Centre Pointe Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 499-7900
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 499-7900
3.2 miles
| 2,001 students
Centura College-Norfolk
Private for-profit
7020 North Military Highway
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 853-2121
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 853-2121
4.8 miles
| 550 students
121 College Place
Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 822-1111
Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 822-1111
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