Fortis College-Richmond
School Highlights
Fortis College-Richmond serves 507 students (99% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 48%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 507 students
- Private-state tuition: $13,896
- Acceptance Rate: 58%
- Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 82%
- 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 grown by 43% over five years.
Fortis College-Richmond
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
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 grown by 25% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Fortis College-Richmond diversity score of 0.50 is less than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
507 students
2,050 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
501 students
843 students
# Part-Time Students
6 students
1,243 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
757 students
232 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
501 students
802 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
169 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
6 students
1,243 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
20 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
476 students
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
2%
12%
% Black
68%
21%
% White
18%
52%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.66
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
1.87%
2.29%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.19%
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
95%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,661
$11,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,800
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
58%
75%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Fortis College-Richmond cost?
Fortis College-Richmond's private state tuition is approximately $13,896.
What is the acceptance rate of Fortis College-Richmond?
The acceptance rate of Fortis College-Richmond is 58%, which is lower than the state average of 75%.
What is Fortis College-Richmond's ranking?
Fortis College-Richmond ranks among the top 20% of community college in Virginia for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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