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 J Sargeant Reynolds Community College (4.0 miles away).
Top Placements
Fortis College-Richmond places among the top 20% of community colleges in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
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 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Fortis College-Richmond is J Sargeant Reynolds Community College (4.0 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 11,861 students | 4.00 Mi1651 E Parham Road
Henrico,  VA  23228
(804) 371-3000 4.0011,861 - Centura College-Richmond MainPrivate, for profit167 students | 6.40 Mi7914 Midlothian Turnpike
Richmond,  VA  23235
(804) 330-0111 6.40167 - ECPI UniversityPrivate, for profit11,735 students | 7.60 Mi800 Moorefield Pk Dr
Richmond,  VA  23236
(804) 330-5533 7.6011,735 - MedSpa Careers InstitutePrivate, for profit10 students | 7.60 Mi800 Moorefield Park Drive
Richmond,  VA  23236
(804) 521-0400 7.6010 - Bryant & Stratton College-RichmondPrivate, for profit626 students | 8.90 Mi8141 Hull St Rd
Richmond,  VA  23235
(804) 745-2444 8.90626
Recent Articles
Learn about the steps you need to take to successfully transfer from a community college to a 4-year institution.
Online courses are an affordable and convenient alternative to attending a traditional university. With the advent of the first all-online community college in California, the world of community college is changing and changing quickly. Keep reading to learn more.
Many people view college campuses as bastions of free speech, but recent actions taken by some institutions of higher learning indicate that this may not always be the case.