Top Norfolk Community Colleges
- For the 2018-19 school year, there are 4 top community colleges in Norfolk, Virginia, serving 28,187 students.
- The average community college acceptance rate in Virginia is 80% (view national acceptance rates).
- Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), and the student:teacher ratio is 36:1.
Top Norfolk, VA Community Colleges (2018-19)
- College Location Students
- Centura College-NorfolkPrivate, for profit7020 North Military Highway
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757)853-2121 226 students - Fortis College-NorfolkPrivate, for profit6300 Center Dr Bldg 22
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757)499-5447 315 students - Johnson & Wales University-NorfolkPrivate, non-profit2428 Almeda Ave Ste 316
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757)853-3508n/astudents
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After City College of San Francisco loses its accreditation, other community colleges in the state are facing warnings, sanctions and possible loss of accreditation as well.
