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Fortis College-Richmond

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Non Traditional
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 18 to 1
Students retention rate 46%
On-time graduation rate 49%

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

One of the notable aspects of Fortis College-Richmond 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-Richmond 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at Fortis College-Richmond is reported to be 49%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, Virginia state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 67% whereas the national average was 64%.

The retention rate of students at Fortis College-Richmond is 46% , 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-Richmond do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools

In-State Tuition & Fees

$14,495

Cost of attendance at Fortis College-Richmond 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

$14,495

Cost of attendance at Fortis College-Richmond 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, 76 of freshman students at Fortis College-Richmond received on average $4,925 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.

$4,925
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 31 76% $4,821 $149,462
Other Federal Grant 31 76% $4,899 $151,862
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 8 20% $100 $800
Total Grant & Scholarships 31 76% $4,925 $152,662

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Fortis College-Richmond 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-Richmond students is 48.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 45.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 50.8%.

48.8%

  • asian 100.0% 3 students
  • African American 48.1% 75 students
  • white 63.2% 12 students
  • unknown 71.4% 5 students
  • hispanic 28.6% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 18.2% 2 students

Service Offerings

Fortis College-Richmond provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

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

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)