Fortis College-Richmond
Tel:
(804)323-1020
School Highlights
- Fortis College-Richmond serves 491 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 36:1.
- Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 43%.
- Fortis College-Richmond is one of 2 community colleges within Henrico County, VA.
- The nearest community college to Fortis College-Richmond is Chester Career College (0.5 miles away).
Top Placements
Fortis College-Richmond places among the top 20% of 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 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Fortis College-Richmond | (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 | 30 staff | 45 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 491 students | 1,577 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 36:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 491 students | 717 students |
 |  | |
| % Asian | 2% | 6% |
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% |
| % Black | 70% | 22% |
| % White | 21% | 57% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 3% |
 |  | |
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.62 |
 | ||
| College Completion Rate | 43% | 30% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $26,200 | $29,400 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Fortis College-Richmond is Chester Career College (0.5 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 11,861 students | 3.70 Mi1651 E Parham Road
Henrico, VA 23228
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Richmond, VA 23236
(804)330-5533 7.5011,735 - MedSpa Careers InstitutePrivate, for profit10 students | 7.50 Mi800 Moorefield Park Drive
Richmond, VA 23236
(804)521-0400 7.5010
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