For the 2025 school year, there are 6 community colleges serving 23,462 students in Richmond, Virginia.
The top ranked community college in Richmond, VA is Fortis College-Richmond.
Richmond community colleges have a diversity score of 0.49, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), and the student:teacher ratio is 41:1.
Top Ranked Richmond, VA Community Colleges (2025)
College
Location
Students
Fortis College-Richmond
Private for-profit
2000 Westmoreland Street, Suite A
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 323-1020
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 323-1020
| 624 students
Bon Secours St Mary's Hospital School of Medical Imaging
Private not-for-profit
8550 Magellan Pkwy Ste 700
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 627-5408
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 627-5408
| 33 students
ECPI University - Richmond
Private, for profit
800 Moorefield Pk Dr
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 330-5533
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 330-5533
| 11,735 students
Galen Health Institutes-Richmond
Private for-profit
7300 Beaufont Springs Drive
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 521-7721
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 521-7721
| 343 students
1651 East Parham Road
Richmond, VA 23228
(804) 371-3000
Richmond, VA 23228
(804) 371-3000
| 10,717 students
MedSpa Careers Institute
Private, for profit
800 Moorefield Park Drive
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 521-0400
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 521-0400
| 10 students
Community Colleges in Richmond, VA (Closed)
School
Location
Students
ITT Technical Institute-Richmond (Closed 2016)
Private, for profit
300 Gateway Centre Pky
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 330-4992
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 330-4992
| 569 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Richmond, VA?
There are 6 community colleges serving 23,462 students in Richmond, VA.
What is community college diversity score in Richmond, VA?
Community colleges in Richmond have a diversity score of 0.49, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Richmond, VA?
Community colleges in Richmond, VA have approximately 58% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black.
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