- Kaplan Higher Education Campuses (KHEC) is a group of institutions designed to provide the skills and knowledge needed for a competitive edge in today's job market. KHEC consists of more than 70 schools nationwide, each separately accredited by one of several national or regional accrediting agencies approved by the U.S. Department of Education. To make education relevant to students in their daily lives, KHEC programs focus on local employment needs. Kaplan, Inc. is the second largest education company in the U.S. by revenue. Its programs are designed to lead to employment in some of the country's fastest-growing occupations, as projected by the U.S. Department of Labor. Through our career-oriented programs, you can gain the skills necessary to qualify for employment in a variety of fields.
School Highlights
Kaplan College-Nashville serves 369 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student-teacher ratio: 37:1
- Minority enrollment: 42%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Kaplan College-Nashville
(TN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Item not available
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Public
Total Faculty
10 staff
38 staff
Number of Programs Offered
6
16
Student Body
The student population of Kaplan College-Nashville has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 37:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Kaplan College-Nashville diversity score of 0.58 is more than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
369 students
1,083 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
37:1
25:1
# Full-Time Students
369 students
416 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
369 students
870 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
369 students
378 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
28%
20%
% White
58%
62%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Unknown races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.57
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
65%
20%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,800
$28,100
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,492
$10,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,909
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
91%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Kaplan College-Nashville?
The acceptance rate of Kaplan College-Nashville is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 91%.
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