Fortis College Norfolk: Review & Facts
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Fortis College Norfolk is a very small two-year, private for-profit school with 455 students enrolled. This school was established in 1922 and is one of the 9 schools and colleges located in Norfolk, Virginia.Academic Offerings
Majors
Offered
Offered
5
Few
At Fortis College Norfolk you can obtain your 1-year certificate or associate's degree.Fortis College Norfolk deploys a continuous curriculum calendar system and offers 5 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Medical Assistant, and Dental. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings versus other colleges.
It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you would like to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
Student Retention
47%
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The rate of student retention at Fortis College Norfolk is very low at 47% (way below Virginia average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.The graduation rate at Fortis College Norfolk is below average: 55%.
Student to faculty ratio at Fortis College Norfolk is a bit disappointing - 27:1. Find out more details on instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Tuition and fees per year
$16,100
High
Average tuition charges are fairly high, $15,400 per academic year. The additional fees at Fortis College Norfolk not covered by tuition are around $700; this comes to $16,100 per year.Read the details about Fortis College Norfolk additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.
Admissions Information
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100%
According to recent data, 101 applications were submitted and 101 were accepted, so it is very easy to enroll at this school.Fortis College Norfolk might accept credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities) for admission.
Dual Credits
Accepted
Accepted
No
To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Fortis College Norfolk and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (757) 499-5447.
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This school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.At this moment there is no on-campus housing at Fortis College Norfolk.
Based on the college crime data, Fortis College Norfolk seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.
Fortis College Norfolk Location and Maps
Post Address: Fortis College Norfolk, 6300 Center Dr Bldg 22, Norfolk, Virginia 23502-4101, USA
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