Fortis Institute-Nashville

3354 Perimeter Hill Drive, Suite 105
Nashville, TN 37211
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School Highlights
  • Fortis Institute-Nashville serves 367 students (100% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 30:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 26%.
  • Fortis Institute-Nashville is one of 12 community colleges within Davidson County, TN.
  • The nearest community college to Fortis Institute-Nashville is Kaplan College-Nashville (2.3 miles away).

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Fortis Institute-Nashville places among the top 20% of community colleges in Tennessee for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Fortis Institute-Nashville(TN) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsFour or more years
Institution ControlPrivate, for profitPrivate, non-profit
Total Faculty20 staff29 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of Fortis Institute-Nashville has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 38:1 over five years.
  • The Fortis Institute-Nashville diversity score of 0.63 is more than the state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment367 students631 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio18:130:1
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# Full-Time Students367 students369 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
-
% Asian
1%
2%
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% Hispanic
9%
3%
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% Black
41%
17%
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% White
44%
74%
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% Two or more races
2%
2%
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% Unknown races
2%
2%
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Diversity Score0.630.42
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College Completion Rate
53%
30%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$25,400$29,400

Finances and Admission

  • The private state tuition of $15,398 is more than the state average of $13,844. The private state tuition has grown by 16% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$15,398$13,844
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid88%93%
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Median Debt for Graduates$11,875$12,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts$6,334$6,297
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Kaplan College-Nashville
    Private, for profit
    369 students | 2.30 Mi750 Envious Lane
    Nashville,  TN  37217
    (615) 279-8300     2.30369
  • National College-Nashville
    Private, for profit
    517 students | 2.80 Mi1638 Bell Road
    Nashville,  TN  37211
    (615) 333-3344     2.80517
  • Daymar Institute-Nashville
    Private, for profit
    89 students | 4.40 Mi560 Royal Parkway
    Nashville,  TN  37214
    (615) 361-7555     4.4089
  • Remington College-Nashville Campus
    Private, non-profit
    380 students | 4.90 Mi441 Donelson Pk Ste 150
    Nashville,  TN  37214
    (615) 889-5520     4.90380
  • Watkins College of Art Design & Film
    Private, non-profit
    304 students | 7.30 Mi2298 Rosa L Parks Blvd
    Nashville,  TN  37228
    (615) 383-4848     7.30304
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 367 students
  • Private-state tuition: $15,398
  • Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
  • Minority enrollment: 56%
Did You Know?
For Tennessee public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,573 per year for in-state students and $14,803 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,844 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Tennessee is 74%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Tennessee community colleges have a diversity score of 0.42, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Tennessee is Fortis Institute-Nashville. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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