Fortis College-Norfolk

6300 Center Dr Bldg 22
Norfolk, VA 23502
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

School Highlights

Fortis College-Norfolk serves 399 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 37:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 55%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 399 students
  • Private-state tuition: $18,342
  • Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
  • Minority enrollment: 91%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Fortis College-Norfolk ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 30% over five years.
Fortis College-Norfolk
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
21 staff
39 staff
AccreditationAccred.
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)

Student Body

The student population of Fortis College-Norfolk has declined by 12% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Fortis College-Norfolk diversity score of 0.36 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has declined by 39% over five years.
Total Enrollment
399 students
1,380 students

Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
37:1
# Full-Time Students
399 students
585 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Enrollment Undergraduate
399 students
924 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
399 students
415 students

Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
4%
14%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Black
79%
22%

Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% White
9%
45%

Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.72

Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
38%
42%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$34,712
$41,835

Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.

Tuition & Financial Aid

The private state tuition of $18,342 is more than the state average of $15,536. The private state tuition has grown by 12% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$18,342
$15,536
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
86%

Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Debt for Graduates
$9,661
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,800
$5,500
Source: 2025 (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 Fortis College-Norfolk's ranking?
Fortis College-Norfolk ranks among the top 20% of community college in Virginia for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 399 students
  • Private-state tuition: $18,342
  • Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
  • Minority enrollment: 91%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Virginia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,581 per year for in-state students and $8,577 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,536 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Virginia is 71%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Virginia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.72, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Virginia is Northern Virginia Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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