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Fortis College-Norfolk

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Non Traditional
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 21 to 1
Students retention rate 22%
On-time graduation rate 51%

Located in Norfolk, Virginia, Fortis College-Norfolk is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Fortis College-Norfolk is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Fortis College-Norfolk is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The retention rate of students at Fortis College-Norfolk is 22% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Virginia is 81%, while the national average is 67%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Fortis College-Norfolk do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools

In-State Tuition & Fees

$16,305

Cost of attendance at Fortis College-Norfolk in 2022 for students from Virginia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average $14,223
National average $15,344

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$16,305

Cost of attendance at Fortis College-Norfolk in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average $33,092
National average $15,344

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 74 of freshman students at Fortis College-Norfolk received on average $4,871 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,871
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 20 74% $4,533 $90,666
Other Federal Grant 20 74% $4,781 $95,616
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 14 52% $129 $1,800
Total Grant & Scholarships 20 74% $4,871 $97,416

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Fortis College-Norfolk students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Fortis College-Norfolk students is 51.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 53.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 39.1%.

51.1%

  • asian 50.0% 2 students
  • African American 48.8% 40 students
  • white 66.7% 20 students
  • unknown 33.3% 2 students
  • hispanic 62.5% 5 students
  • Mixed Race 33.3% 3 students

Service Offerings

Fortis College-Norfolk provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates

Educational Offerings

Fortis College-Norfolk offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational