Fortis College-Norfolk

6300 Center Dr Bldg 22
Norfolk, VA 23502-4101
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Tel: (757)499-5447
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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).

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Fortis College-Norfolk places among the top 20% of community colleges in Virginia for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Fortis College-Norfolk(VA) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate, for profitPublic
Total Faculty17 staff45 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of Fortis College-Norfolk has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The Fortis College-Norfolk diversity score of 0.39 is less than the state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment315 students1,577 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio19:136:1
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# Full-Time Students315 students717 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan		--
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% Asian
1%
6%
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% Hispanic
7%
8%
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% Black
76%
22%
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% White
16%
57%
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Diversity Score0.390.62
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College Completion Rate
55%
30%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$26,200$29,400
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Finances and Admission

  • The private state tuition of $18,342 is more than the state average of $14,297. The private state tuition has declined by 17% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$18,342$14,297
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid100%78%
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Median Debt for Graduates$10,014$10,502
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Median Debt for Dropouts$4,750$5,500
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Acceptance Rate100%84%
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Advanced Technology Institute
    Private, for profit
    717 students | 0.50 Mi5700 Southern Blvd Ste 100
    Virginia Beach,  VA  23462
    (757)490-1241     0.50717
  • ECPI University
    Private, for profit
    12,947 students | 0.60 Mi5555 Greenwich Rd Ste 300
    Virginia Beach,  VA  23462
    (757)490-9090     0.6012,947
  • Johnson & Wales University-Norfolk
    Private, non-profit
    n/a students | 2.60 Mi2428 Almeda Ave Ste 316
    Norfolk,  VA  23513
    (757)853-3508     2.60n/a
  • Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach
    Private, for profit
    586 students | 3.10 Mi301 Centre Pointe Dr
    Virginia Beach,  VA  23462
    (757)499-7900     3.10586
  • Everest College-Chesapeake
    Private, for profit
    671 students | 4.40 Mi825 Greenbrier Circle Suite 100
    Chesapeake,  VA  23320
    (757)361-3900     4.40671
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Quick Stats (2020)
  • Students: 315 students
  • Private-state tuition: $18,342
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 19:1
  • Minority enrollment: 84%
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The average community college acceptance rate in Virginia is 80%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

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