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Fortis College-Richmond Demographics & Diversity

Richmond, 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-Richmond 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 Richmond students
Race Percent of Students
White 17%
Black 77%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 1%
American Indian / Alaskan 0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 1%
International 0%
Race Unknown 0%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity
High

There are 61% more female students than male students enrolled at Fortis College Richmond with a gender ratio of 44% women to 28% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Fortis College-Richmond has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Fortis College Richmond students
Gender Percent of Students
Men 28%
Women 44%
Enrollment by gender for Fortis College Richmond students
Gender Number of Students
Men 110
Women 177

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity
Very Low

Fortis College-Richmond serves a very low number of students outside of Virginia, with 100 percent of the student body residing in-state.

Enrollment by geographic location for Fortis College Richmond students
Origin Percent of Students
In State 100%
Out of State 0%
Foreign 0%
Unknown Location 0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income
$56,373 per year

87% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Undergrad Student Population

Enrollment
399
Undergrad enrollment by age and part time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 59%
Part time Undergrads 0%

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=382957 IPEDS survey data for Fortis College Richmond.

Last updated February 24, 2025