Fortis College-Richmond

https://www.fortis.edu

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,493

4.68% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$24,719

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

502

99.8% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

50.3%

83 Graduates

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Fortis College-Richmond is $15,493, which is $596 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,719.

In 2024, 83% of undergraduate students attending Fortis College-Richmond received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,493

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Fortis College-Richmond was $15,493. The cost of tuition at Fortis College-Richmond is $596 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Fortis College-Richmond (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$24,719

2024 Value

26.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Fortis College-Richmond had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,719. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Fortis College-Richmond grew by 26.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Fortis College-Richmond (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,050

Room and Board

$1,303

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Fortis College-Richmond was of $13,050 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 28.3% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,303. The cost of books and supplies increased by 59.7% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Fortis College-Richmond (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at Fortis College-Richmond received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 10.7% with respect to 2023, when 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Fortis College-Richmond (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Fortis College-Richmond had a total enrollment of 502 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College-Richmond is 501 students and the part-time enrollment is 1. This means that 99.8% of students enrolled at Fortis College-Richmond are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fortis College-Richmond, both undergraduate and graduate, is 73.9% Black or African American, 8.96% White, 5.98% Hispanic or Latino, 5.38% Two or More Races, 3.39% Asian, and 1.2% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Fortis College-Richmond in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (43.8%), followed by Black or African American Male (31.5%) and White Female (4.58%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

99.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fortis College-Richmond in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 502 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College-Richmond is 501 and the part-time enrollment is 1. This means that 99.8% of students enrolled at Fortis College-Richmond are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Fortis College-Richmond (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

55%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Fortis College-Richmond was 55%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Fortis College-Richmond had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Fortis College-Richmond (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
371 enrolled students
White
45 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
30 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fortis College-Richmond is 73.9% Black or African American, 8.96% White, 5.98% Hispanic or Latino, 5.38% Two or More Races, 3.39% Asian, and 1.2% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2024, 24 more women than men received degrees from Fortis College-Richmond. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fortis College-Richmond is black or african american (142 degrees awarded). There were 5.68 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (25 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Fortis College-Richmond is HVAC Maintenance (77 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Assistant (45 degrees) and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (14 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fortis College-Richmond, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (77 degrees awarded) and Health (123 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fortis College-Richmond are Registered nurses (1,489,862 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (165,916 people), Medical & health services managers (160,993 people), Pharmacists (134,176 people), and Physicians (109,759 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis College-Richmond in 2024 are Mechanical Technologies (77 degrees awarded) and Health (123 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fortis College-Richmond are Surgeons, Physicians, Electrical & electronics engineers, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Fortis College-Richmond are Mechanical Technologies (77 degrees awarded) and Health (123 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fortis College-Richmond are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,590,738 people), Outpatient care centers (275,151 people), Elementary & secondary schools (242,623 people), Offices of physicians (199,498 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (140,390 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis College-Richmond are Mechanical Technologies (77 degrees awarded) and Health (123 degrees) (as of 2024).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Fortis College-Richmond.

Most Common (2024)

HVAC Maintenance
77 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
45 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
14 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Fortis College-Richmond was HVAC Maintenance with 77 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Fortis College-Richmond according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

112

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 88 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Richmond, which is 0.786 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (112).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Fortis College-Richmond by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 72 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Richmond in HVAC Maintenance, which is 14.4 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 43 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Richmond in Medical Assistant, which is 21.5 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

26%

100% Completion Time

37%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 26% of students graduating from Fortis College-Richmond completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 37% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 37% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
142 degrees awarded
White
25 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fortis College-Richmond is black or african american (142 degrees awarded). There were 5.68 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (25 degrees).

1.5% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Black or African American Female
174 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
169 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
146 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fortis College-Richmond is black or african american female (174 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (169 degrees).

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