Fortis College-Norfolk
School Highlights
Fortis College-Norfolk serves 454 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 48%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 454 students
- Private-state tuition: $18,342
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 78%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 76% over five years.
Fortis College-Norfolk
(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
30 staff
129 staff

Student Body
The student population of Fortis College-Norfolk has grown by 98% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Fortis College-Norfolk diversity score of 0.59 is less than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
454 students
2,050 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1

# Full-Time Students
454 students
843 students

# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,243 students


# Enrollment Undergraduate
564 students
232 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
454 students
802 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
169 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,243 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
20 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
476 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a

% Asian
2%
7%

% Hispanic
7%
12%

% Black
59%
21%

% White
22%
52%

% Two or more races
7%
4%

% Non Resident races
1%
2%

% Unknown races
2%
2%


Diversity Score
0.59
0.66

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.79%
2.29%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.19%
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 $15,561. The private state tuition has grown by 20% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$18,342
$15,561

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
82%
85%

Median Debt for Graduates
$9,661
$11,500

Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,800
$5,500

Acceptance Rate
100%
90%

Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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 100%, which is higher than the state average of 90%.
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