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Fortis College-Norfolk

6300 Center Dr Bldg 22
Norfolk, VA 23502

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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%.

Quick Stats (2022-23)

Enrollment: 378 students
In-state tuition: $18,342
Out-state tuition: $18,342
Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
Minority enrollment: 79%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 25% over five years.

Fortis College-Norfolk

(VA) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions

Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional

Institution Level

Less than 2 yrs

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

30 staff

129 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 Enrollment

378 students

2,199 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

18:1

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# Full-Time Students

378 students

914 students

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# Part-Time Students

n/a

1,285 students

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Total Dormitory Capacity

n/a

476 students

% American Indian/Alaskan

n/a

% Asian

% Hispanic

12%

% Black

62%

21%

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% White

21%

51%

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% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

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% Unknown races

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Diversity Score

0.56

0.67

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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 and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $18,342 is more than the state average of $3,736. The in-state tuition has grown by 30% over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $18,342 is more than the state average of $8,977. The out-state tuition has grown by 30% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$18,342

$3,736

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$18,342

$8,977

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

75%

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 Rate

100%

90%

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Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Quick Stats (2022-23)

Enrollment: 378 students
In-state tuition: $18,342
Out-state tuition: $18,342
Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
Minority enrollment: 79%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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.