Fortis College-Richmond

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,800

5.19% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$19,599

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

399

99% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

37.3%

72 Graduates

About

Fortis College-Richmond is a higher education institution located in Henrico County, VA. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Fortis College-Richmond were HVAC Maintenance (48 degrees awarded), Medical Assistant (37 degrees), and Dental Assisting (16 degrees).

In 2023, 179 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fortis College-Richmond. 69.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (123 degrees), 4.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (30 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fortis College-Richmond is $14,800, which is $−364 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Fortis College-Richmond was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 912 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Fortis College-Richmond is $14,800, which is $364 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,599.

In 2023, 75% of undergraduate students attending Fortis College-Richmond received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,800

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Fortis College-Richmond was $14,800. The cost of tuition at Fortis College-Richmond is $−364 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

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

Average Net Price

$19,599

2023 Value

28.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Fortis College-Richmond had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,599. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Fortis College-Richmond grew by 28.4%.

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

$10,170

Room and Board

$816

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Fortis College-Richmond was of $10,170 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.73% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $816. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 32.8% 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

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

75% of undergraduate students at Fortis College-Richmond received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 14.8% with respect to 2022, when 88% 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.

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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Fortis College-Richmond was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 912 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-Richmond had a total enrollment of 399 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College-Richmond is 395 students and the part-time enrollment is 4. This means that 99% of students enrolled at Fortis College-Richmond are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fortis College-Richmond, both undergraduate and graduate, is 76.7% Black or African American, 9.27% White, 5.01% Two or More Races, 3.51% Hispanic or Latino, 2.51% Asian, and 1.25% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Fortis College-Richmond in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (51.7%), followed by Black or African American Male (23.7%) and White Female (6.51%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

99%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fortis College-Richmond in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 399 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College-Richmond is 395 and the part-time enrollment is 4. This means that 99% of students enrolled at Fortis College-Richmond are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% 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

53%

2023 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 53%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), 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 (2023)

Black or African American
306 enrolled students
White
37 enrolled students
Two or More Races
20 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fortis College-Richmond is 76.7% Black or African American, 9.27% White, 5.01% Two or More Races, 3.51% Hispanic or Latino, 2.51% Asian, and 1.25% 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 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 71 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 (123 degrees awarded). There were 4.1 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (30 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Fortis College-Richmond is HVAC Maintenance (48 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Assistant (37 degrees) and Dental Assisting (16 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (48 degrees awarded) and Health (131 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 (1,452,497 people), Medical & health services managers (156,128 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,116 people), Pharmacists (133,517 people), and Physicians (108,029 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis College-Richmond in 2023 are Mechanical Technologies (48 degrees awarded) and Health (131 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Podiatrists, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Fortis College-Richmond are Mechanical Technologies (48 degrees awarded) and Health (131 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (1,482,406 people), Outpatient care centers (237,648 people), Elementary & secondary schools (215,940 people), Offices of physicians (201,917 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (130,063 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis College-Richmond are Mechanical Technologies (48 degrees awarded) and Health (131 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (2023)

HVAC Maintenance
48 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
37 degrees awarded
Dental Assisting
16 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Fortis College-Richmond was HVAC Maintenance with 48 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 2023

125

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 54 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Richmond, which is 0.432 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (125).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 43 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Richmond in HVAC Maintenance, which is 8.6 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 36 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Richmond in Medical Assistant, which is 36 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

19%

100% Completion Time

34%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 19% of students graduating from Fortis College-Richmond completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 34% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 34% 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 (73.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Fortis College-Richmond is Male and White (73.7% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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 (2023)

Black or African American
123 degrees awarded
White
30 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fortis College-Richmond is black or african american (123 degrees awarded). There were 4.1 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (30 degrees).

2.79% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
92 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
31 degrees awarded
White Female
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fortis College-Richmond is black or african american female (92 degrees awarded). There were 2.97 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (31 degrees).

Operations

Fortis College-Richmond employs 11 Instructors. Most academics at Fortis College-Richmond are Female Instructor (6), and Male Instructor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis College-Richmond are: Management, with 6 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 4 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.25M

2023 Salaries

2.89%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Fortis College-Richmond paid a median of $2.25M in salaries, a 2.89% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.89% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.62% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$690k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Fortis College-Richmond paid a total of $690k to 11 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

11 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

6 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Fortis College-Richmond was Instructor with 11 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis College-Richmond were Management with 6 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 4 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Fortis College-Richmond was Female Instructor with 6 employees, and Male Instructor with 5 employees.

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

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