Fortis College-Norfolk

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,657

2% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$30,164

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

7.14%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

441

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

51.1%

72 Graduates

About

Fortis College-Norfolk is a higher education institution located in Norfolk city, VA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Fortis College-Norfolk were Medical Assistant (54 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (29 degrees), and Dental Assisting (18 degrees).

In 2021, 163 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fortis College-Norfolk. 90.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 9.82% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (112 degrees), 3.86 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (29 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fortis College-Norfolk is $15,657, which is $1,157 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Fortis College-Norfolk is $15,657, which is $1,157 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $30,164.

In 2021, 81% of undergraduate students attending Fortis College-Norfolk received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,657

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Fortis College-Norfolk was $15,657. The cost of tuition at Fortis College-Norfolk is $1,157 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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

Average Net Price

$30,164

2021 Value

18.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Fortis College-Norfolk had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,164. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Fortis College-Norfolk grew by 18.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Fortis College-Norfolk (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

$9,000

Room and Board

$1,224

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Fortis College-Norfolk was of $9,000 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 11.7% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,224. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

81% of undergraduate students at Fortis College-Norfolk received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 5.19% with respect to 2020, when 77% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Fortis College-Norfolk (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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

7.14%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Fortis College-Norfolk was 7.14%, which represents 65 out of the 911 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Fortis College-Norfolk had a total enrollment of 441 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College-Norfolk is 441 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis College-Norfolk are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fortis College-Norfolk, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69.4% Black or African American, 13.6% White, 6.12% Hispanic or Latino, 6.12% Two or More Races, 1.81% Asian, 1.13% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.227% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Fortis College-Norfolk in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (64.6%), followed by White Female (12.7%) and Two or More Races Female (6.12%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fortis College-Norfolk in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 441 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College-Norfolk is 441 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis College-Norfolk are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

Retention Rate over Time

22%

2021 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-Norfolk was 22%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Fortis College-Norfolk had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
306 enrolled students
White
60 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
27 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fortis College-Norfolk is 69.4% Black or African American, 13.6% White, 6.12% Hispanic or Latino, 6.12% Two or More Races, 1.81% Asian, 1.13% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.227% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 6 students (1.36%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 131 more women than men received degrees from Fortis College-Norfolk. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fortis College-Norfolk is black or african american (112 degrees awarded). There were 3.86 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (29 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Fortis College-Norfolk is Medical Assistant (54 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (29 degrees) and Dental Assisting (18 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fortis College-Norfolk, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (151 degrees awarded) and Mechanical Technologies (12 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-Norfolk are Registered nurses (1,331,984 people), Medical & health services managers (145,611 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis College-Norfolk in 2021 are Health (151 degrees awarded) and Mechanical Technologies (12 degrees) (as of 2021).

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-Norfolk are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Fortis College-Norfolk are Health (151 degrees awarded) and Mechanical Technologies (12 degrees) (as of 2021).

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-Norfolk are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,441,631 people), Outpatient care centers (215,047 people), Elementary & secondary schools (207,120 people), Offices of physicians (192,003 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (122,529 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis College-Norfolk are Health (151 degrees awarded) and Mechanical Technologies (12 degrees) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Medical Assistant
54 degree-majors awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
29 degree-majors awarded
Dental Assisting
18 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Fortis College-Norfolk was Medical Assistant with 54 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

147

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 16 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Norfolk, which is 0.109 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (147).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 12 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Norfolk in HVAC Maintenance. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 53 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Norfolk in Medical Assistant, which is 53 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

40%

100% Completion Time

56%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 40% of students graduating from Fortis College-Norfolk completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 56% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 56% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Fortis College-Norfolk is Male and White (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
112 degrees awarded
White
29 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fortis College-Norfolk is black or african american (112 degrees awarded). There were 3.86 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (29 degrees).

3.07% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
103 degrees awarded
White Female
25 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fortis College-Norfolk is black or african american female (103 degrees awarded). There were 4.12 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (25 degrees).

Operations

Fortis College-Norfolk employs 15 Instructors. Most academics at Fortis College-Norfolk are Female Instructor (12), and Male Instructor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis College-Norfolk are: Management, with 4 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 4 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 4 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.32M

2021 Salaries

1.23%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Fortis College-Norfolk paid a median of $2.32M in salaries, a 1.23% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.17M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Fortis College-Norfolk paid a total of $1.17M to 15 employees working as instructors, which represents 50.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

15 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

4 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Fortis College-Norfolk was Instructor with 15 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis College-Norfolk were Management with 4 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 4 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 4 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Fortis College-Norfolk was Female Instructor with 12 employees, and Male Instructor with 3 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Fortis College-Norfolk.