School Highlights
Fortis Institute-Nashville serves 479 students (99% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the state average of 94%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Private-state tuition: $15,398
- Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 94%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Fortis Institute-Nashville ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Fortis Institute-Nashville
(TN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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
41 staff
81 staff
Student Body
The student population of Fortis Institute-Nashville has grown by 12% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Fortis Institute-Nashville diversity score of 0.66 is more than the state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
479 students
592 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
476 students
369 students
# Part-Time Students
3 students
223 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
651 students
406 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
476 students
379 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
8 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3 students
290 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
20 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
195 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
2%
% Asian
44%
17%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
9%
7%
% White
6%
6%
% Hawaiian
37%
66%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.53
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.5833%
0.5824%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3772%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2013)
$25,400
$29,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $15,398 is more than the state average of $13,551. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$15,398
$13,551
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
97%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,000
$11,730
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,340
$5,250
Acceptance Rate
n/a
83%
SAT Reading
n/a
415
SAT Math
n/a
455
SAT Writing
n/a
469
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
19
ACT Math
n/a
19
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Fortis Institute-Nashville cost?
Fortis Institute-Nashville's private state tuition is approximately $15,398.
What is Fortis Institute-Nashville's ranking?
Fortis Institute-Nashville ranks among the top 20% of community college in Tennessee for: Diversity in US community colleges.
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