Fortis College-Norfolk

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$13,818

12.3% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$28,385

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

431

100% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

32.6%

28 Graduates

About

Fortis College-Norfolk is a higher education institution located in Norfolk city, VA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Fortis College-Norfolk were Registered Nursing (52 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 107 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fortis College-Norfolk. 92.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 7.48% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (71 degrees), 4.44 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (16 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fortis College-Norfolk is $13,818, which is $−1,346 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Fortis College-Norfolk 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-Norfolk is $13,818, which is $1,346 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 $28,385.

In 2023, 69% of undergraduate students attending Fortis College-Norfolk received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$13,818

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Fortis College-Norfolk was $13,818. The cost of tuition at Fortis College-Norfolk is $−1,346 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-Norfolk (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$28,385

2023 Value

6.47%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Fortis College-Norfolk had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,385. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Fortis College-Norfolk grew by 6.47%.

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

$14,283

Room and Board

$906

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Fortis College-Norfolk was of $14,283 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 32.3% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $906. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 28.8% 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

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

69% of undergraduate students at Fortis College-Norfolk received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 21.6% with respect to 2022, when 88% 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Fortis College-Norfolk 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-Norfolk had a total enrollment of 431 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College-Norfolk is 431 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 79.4% Black or African American, 8.35% White, 4.64% Two or More Races, 3.25% Hispanic or Latino, 1.86% Asian, 0.696% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.464% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Fortis College-Norfolk in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (71.7%), followed by White Female (9.75%) and Two or More Races Female (4.52%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fortis College-Norfolk in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 431 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis College-Norfolk is 431 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis College-Norfolk 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-Norfolk (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

29%

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-Norfolk was 29%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), 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 (2023)

Black or African American
342 enrolled students
White
36 enrolled students
Two or More Races
20 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fortis College-Norfolk is 79.4% Black or African American, 8.35% White, 4.64% Two or More Races, 3.25% Hispanic or Latino, 1.86% Asian, 0.696% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.464% 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, 91 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 (71 degrees awarded). There were 4.44 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (16 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Fortis College-Norfolk is Registered Nursing (52 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 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 (104 degrees awarded) and Mechanical Technologies (3 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 (1,452,497 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-Norfolk in 2023 are Health (104 degrees awarded) and Mechanical Technologies (3 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-Norfolk are Surgeons, Physicians, Podiatrists, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Fortis College-Norfolk are Health (104 degrees awarded) and Mechanical Technologies (3 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-Norfolk 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-Norfolk are Health (104 degrees awarded) and Mechanical Technologies (3 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-Norfolk.

Registered Nursing

Most Common (2023)

52 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Fortis College-Norfolk was Registered Nursing with 52 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Fortis College-Norfolk according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 8 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Norfolk, which is 0.0808 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (99).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 3 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 2023, 50 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis College-Norfolk in Registered Nursing, which is 25 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

13%

100% Completion Time

38%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 13% of students graduating from Fortis College-Norfolk completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 38% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 38% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Fortis College-Norfolk is Male and Hispanic or Latino (100% 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
71 degrees awarded
White
16 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fortis College-Norfolk is black or african american (71 degrees awarded). There were 4.44 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (16 degrees).

0.935% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
66 degrees awarded
White Female
15 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fortis College-Norfolk is black or african american female (66 degrees awarded). There were 4.4 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (15 degrees).

Operations

Fortis College-Norfolk employs 12 Instructors. Most academics at Fortis College-Norfolk are Female Instructor (10), and Male Instructor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis College-Norfolk are: Management, with 7 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 5 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.79M

2023 Salaries

11.8%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Fortis College-Norfolk paid a median of $2.79M in salaries, a 11.8% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.96% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.23% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$943k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Fortis College-Norfolk paid a total of $943k to 12 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.8% 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

12 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

7 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Fortis College-Norfolk was Instructor with 12 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis College-Norfolk were Management with 7 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 5 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-Norfolk was Female Instructor with 10 employees, and Male Instructor with 2 employees.

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

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