- MedVance Institute offers training to individuals who are planning today to be part of the medical profession tomorrow. To help meet the national demand for allied health professionals, MedVance is focused on offering its students a variety of medical programs.
School Highlights
Fortis Institute-Cookeville serves 334 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Private-state tuition: $13,715
- Acceptance Rate: 83%
- Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
- Minority enrollment: 15%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 28% over five years.
Fortis Institute-Cookeville
(TN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
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
18 staff
38 staff
Student Body
The student population of Fortis Institute-Cookeville has grown by 10% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.
The Fortis Institute-Cookeville diversity score of 0.27 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has grown by 22% over five years.
Total Enrollment
334 students
1,083 students
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
25:1
# Full-Time Students
334 students
416 students
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
334 students
870 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
334 students
378 students
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
4%
20%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
85%
62%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.57
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
46%
65%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$26,300
$28,100
Tuition & Financial Aid
The private state tuition of $13,715 is more than the state average of $13,503. The private state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,715
$13,503
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
93%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,970
$10,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,194
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
83%
91%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- MedVance Institute, formerly known as Cumberland School of Medical Technology, was established in June 1970 in Cookeville, Tennessee with a program of study for Medical Laboratory Technicians. The school was founded to provide career opportunities in the allied health professions. Graduates of the school are employed throughout the region and surrounding states in hospital laboratories, reference laboratories, medical businesses and industry. In May of 2000 KIMC Investments, L.P. acquired both campuses of Cumberland School of Technology. The school name was changed to MedVance Institute in July 2000 and two new programs, Medical Assistant and Medical Coding Specialist, were added to the curriculum. In 2001 Limited X-Ray, Patient Care Technician, Dental Assistant, Phlebotomy and Radiology Technology programs were added. In November 2001, The Florida Board of Education, Commission For Independent Education granted licensure for MedVance Institute to open a campus in Atlantis, Florida. The programs offered include Bio- Medical Electronics, Medical Laboratory Technology, Radiologic Technology, Dental Assisting, Medical Assisting, Medical Coding Specialist, Medical Office Administration, Patient Care Technician and Phlebotomy.On Jan 24, 2002 the Florida Commission approved additional new programs including Pharmacy Technician, Clinical Lab Assistant and the certificate program, Nursing Assistant. In March 2002, the Council of Occupational Education approved the Atlantis, Florida location of MedVance as an accredited branch of the main campus located in Cookeville, Tennessee. Medvance Institute offers Occupational Associate Degree program in Medical Laboratory Technology (18-Month Program) and Radiologic Technology (24-Month Program). Diploma programs includes Medical Assistant (9-Month Program), Medical Coding Specialist (12-Month Program), Medical Office Administration (9-Month Program), Pharmacy Technician (9-Month Program) and Surgical Technology (13-Month Program). The MedVance Institute campuses in Tennessee, Texas, Miami and Palm Springs, Florida are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Fortis Institute-Cookeville cost?
Fortis Institute-Cookeville's private state tuition is approximately $13,715.
What is the acceptance rate of Fortis Institute-Cookeville?
The acceptance rate of Fortis Institute-Cookeville is 83%, which is lower than the state average of 91%.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Fortis Institute-Cookeville is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Livingston (19.6 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
740 Hi Tech Dr
Livingston, TN 38570
(931) 823-5525
Livingston, TN 38570
(931) 823-5525
19.6 miles
Enrollment: 1,055 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Acceptance rate: 84% Minority enrollment: 21%
910 Miller Avenue
Crossville, TN 38555
(931) 484-7502
Crossville, TN 38555
(931) 484-7502
28.1 miles
Enrollment: 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
241 Vo Tech Dr
McMinnville, TN 37110
(931) 473-5587
McMinnville, TN 37110
(931) 473-5587
34.0 miles
Enrollment: 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
716 McMurry Blvd East
Hartsville, TN 37074
(615) 374-2147
Hartsville, TN 37074
(615) 374-2147
40.7 miles
Enrollment: 1,014 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
276 Patton Lane
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 354-3000
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 354-3000
51.3 miles
Enrollment: 5,002 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Acceptance rate: 99% In-state tuition: $4,271 Out-state tuition: $16,911 Minority enrollment: 21%
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