School Highlights
Fortis Institute-Nashville serves 605 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 45%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 605 students
- Private-state tuition: $15,398
- Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 68%
- 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
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
41 staff
152 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Fortis Institute-Nashville has grown by 41% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Fortis Institute-Nashville diversity score of 0.66 is more than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
605 students
699 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
602 students
426 students
# Part-Time Students
3 students
273 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
605 students
504 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
602 students
426 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3 students
335 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
195 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
8%
6%
% Black
48%
19%
% White
32%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
9%
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.65
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
49%
60%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
52%
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 $13,174. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$15,398
$13,174
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
97%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,000
$11,059
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,340
$5,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
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: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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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