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%.
- Fortis College-Norfolk is one of 4 community colleges within Norfolk City County, VA.
- The nearest community college to Fortis College-Norfolk is Advanced Technology Institute (0.5 miles away).
Top Placements (Virginia)
Listed among the top community colleges in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
School Overview
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 55% 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 |
| Total Enrollment | 315 students | 1,577 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 36:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 315 students | 717 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | - |
| % Asian | 1% | 6% |
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% |
| % Black | 76% | 22% |
| % White | 16% | 57% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.62 |
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| College Completion Rate | 55% | 30% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $26,200 | $29,600 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Fortis College-Norfolk is Advanced Technology Institute (0.5 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Advanced Technology InstitutePrivate, for profit717 students | 0.50 Mi5700 Southern Blvd Ste 100
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757)490-1241 0.50717 - ECPI UniversityPrivate, for profit12,068 students | 0.60 Mi5555 Greenwich Rd Ste 300
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757)490-9090 0.6012,068 - 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 | 3.10 Mi301 Centre Pointe Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757)499-7900 3.10586 - Everest College-ChesapeakePrivate, for profit671 students | 4.40 Mi825 Greenbrier Circle Suite 100
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757)361-3900 4.40671
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