School Highlights
Fortis Institute-Nashville serves 475 students (99% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is same as the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 27%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 475 students
- Private-state tuition: $15,398
- Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 57%
- 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)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
41 staff
152 staff
Student Body
The student population of Fortis Institute-Nashville has grown by 11% 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 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
475 students
2,876 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
470 students
1,129 students
# Part-Time Students
5 students
1,747 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
651 students
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
470 students
1,129 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
8 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5 students
2,251 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
195 students
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
5%
% Black
38%
15%
% White
43%
73%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
n/a
% Unknown races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.44
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
62%
30%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.59%
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 $12,611. The private state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$15,398
$12,611
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
97%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,000
$11,059
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,340
$5,000
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: 2021 (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 and Average community college minority breakdown.
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