Fortis College-Richmond
School Highlights
Fortis College-Richmond serves 513 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 49%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 513 students
- Private-state tuition: $13,896
- Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 84%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Fortis College-Richmond ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Fortis College-Richmond
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
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
43 staff
129 staff
Student Body
The student population of Fortis College-Richmond has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five years.
The Fortis College-Richmond diversity score of 0.47 is less than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
513 students
2,199 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
513 students
914 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,285 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
476 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
3%
12%
% Black
71%
21%
% White
16%
51%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.67
College Completion Rate
53%
33%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$26,200
$29,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $13,896 is less than the state average of $15,561. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,896
$15,561
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,661
$11,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,800
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
58%
75%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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