Fortis College-Norfolk
Tel:
(757) 499-5447
School Highlights
Fortis College-Norfolk serves 315 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 36:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 43%.
Top Placements
Fortis College-Norfolk places among the top 20% of community colleges in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
School Overview
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Fortis College-Norfolk | (VA) Community College Avg. | |
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 | 17 staff | 45 staff |
Source: 2016 (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 InstitutePrivate, for profit717 students | 0.60 Mi5700 Southern Blvd Ste 100
Virginia Beach,  VA  23462
(757) 490-1241 0.60717 - ECPI UniversityPrivate, for profit12,947 students | 0.70 Mi5555 Greenwich Rd Ste 300
Virginia Beach,  VA  23462
(757) 490-9090 0.7012,947 - Johnson & Wales University-NorfolkPrivate, non-profitn/a students | 2.60 Mi2428 Almeda Ave Ste 316
Norfolk,  VA  23513
(757) 853-3508 2.60n/a - Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia BeachPrivate, for profit586 students | 3.20 Mi301 Centre Pointe Dr
Virginia Beach,  VA  23462
(757) 499-7900 3.20586 - Everest College-ChesapeakePrivate, for profit671 students | 4.60 Mi825 Greenbrier Circle Suite 100
Chesapeake,  VA  23320
(757) 361-3900 4.60671
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