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Fortis College-Norfolk Demographics & Diversity

Norfolk, Virginia

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity
Low

A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Fortis College-Norfolk are mostly Black with a smaller White population. The school has low racial diversity. 83% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Fortis College Norfolk students
Race Percent of Students
White 17%
Black 75%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 2%
American Indian / Alaskan 1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 2%
International 0%
Race Unknown 1%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity
Extremely Low

There are 1,123% more female students than male students enrolled at Fortis College Norfolk with a gender ratio of 92% women to 8% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Fortis College-Norfolk has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of males.

Male to female gender ratio for Fortis College Norfolk students
Gender Percent of Students
Men 8%
Women 92%
Enrollment by gender for Fortis College Norfolk students
Gender Number of Students
Men 31
Women 379

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity
Very Low

Fortis College-Norfolk serves a very low number of students outside of Virginia, with 96 percent of the student body residing in-state.

Enrollment by geographic location for Fortis College Norfolk students
Origin Percent of Students
In State 96%
Out of State 4%
Foreign 0%
Unknown Location 0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income
$56,373 per year

83% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Undergrad Student Population

Enrollment
410
Undergrad enrollment by age and part time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 56.5%
Part time Undergrads 0%

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=233329 IPEDS survey data for Fortis College Norfolk.

Last updated February 24, 2024