Review the current tuition and fees for Fortis College-Richmond, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the most recent year on record, tuition and fees at Fortis College-Richmond ran $15,688 a year for undergraduate students. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
Of that total, required fees came to $195; what is left is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,493 |
| Fees | $195 |
| Total | $15,688 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much will Fortis College-Richmond cost if you attend part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For some context, here is how Fortis College-Richmond tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In VA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Fortis College-Richmond is fairly typical on price.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Check the Fortis College-Richmond Financial Aid page to learn more.
Here’s how tuition at Fortis College-Richmond has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $14,310 |
| Two Years Ago | $14,070 |
| One Year Ago | $14,800 |
| Most Recent Year | $15,493 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Fortis College - Richmond has changed across the reported years.
Year over year, tuition moved up 4.7%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $16,422 for the upcoming year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 2.71%, so cost a year out lands around $16,112.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $16,112 |
| In 2 Years | $16,548 |
| In 3 Years | $16,996 |
| In 4 Years | $17,456 |
| In 5 Years | $17,928 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $67,112.
Tuition is just the starting figure — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Fortis College-Richmond, see the Fortis College-Richmond Financial Aid page.