Fortis College-Richmond

Fortis College-Richmond is a private community college located in Richmond, VA. It offers 8 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $14,986 for undergraduate programs at Fortis College-Richmond. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($15,384) of private community colleges in Virginia.

It has 353 students that are lower than the average population (3,329 students) of community colleges in Virginia. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (17 to 1) of Virginia community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $27,700.

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Academic Overview

Fortis College-Richmond is a 2-4 years, private (for-profit) school located in Richmond, Virginia.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $14,986 on average. It offers 8 degree programs through 6 Certificate, 2 Associate's programs.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, private (for-profit)
Address	2000 Westmoreland Street, Suite A, Richmond, VA
Phone	804-323-1020
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	$14,986
Student Population »	353 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	33%
Retention Rate	44%
Average Financial Aid »	$4,547
Students to Faculty	17:1 (5.88%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$27,700

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $14,986 for undergraduate programs at Fortis College-Richmond. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($15,384) over private community colleges in Virginia.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Fortis College-Richmond. Then, we compare its costs to Virginia community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Amount
Tuition & Fees	$14,986
Books & Supplies	$1,303
Off-Campus Living Costs	$20,250
Average Financial Aid	$4,547
Cost of Attendance	$36,539
After Financial Aid	$31,992
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$27,700

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Tuition & Fees
Fortis College-Richmond	$14,986
Private Community Colleges in Virginia	$15,384
Private Community Colleges in U.S.	$19,928

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Fortis College-Richmond offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 6 Certificate, 2 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	6	2	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology	48 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Dental Assisting/Assistant	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant	37 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist	NOT OFFERED	14 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	26 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 353 students at Fortis College-Richmond including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 119 male students and 336 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	455	445	10
Male Students	119	117	2
Female Students	336	328	8

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