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.
| 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%
|
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.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
8%
|
| Women |
92%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
31
|
| Women |
379
|
Fortis College-Norfolk serves a very low number of students outside of Virginia, with 96 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
96%
|
| Out of State |
4%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
83% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| 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.