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Fortis College-Norfolk
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Annual Tuition
$14,083
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
N/A
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
35.9%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$32,754
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Fortis College-Norfolk is a distinguished Private for-profit, 2-Year institution located in Norfolk, VA. With a competitive tuition profile of $14,083, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 35.9% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 2-Year Cost
$28,166
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
10.2 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$2,754
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
-$626
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$26,914
Long-term projected return on your education investment
Graduation Rate: 36%
Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Fortis College-Norfolk is $9,500.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$14,083
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
28.6%
Success
35.9%
In-State Cost
$14,083
Age 25+ Students
74.5%
Carnegie Class
Carnegie 10
Working at 6yr
1,567 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.
Living In Norfolk
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$1,279
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$1,287
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$1,493
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Norfolk metropolitan area.