Fortis Institute-Nashville
Tel:
(615)320-5917
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 National College-Nashville (2.8 miles away).
Top Placements
Fortis Institute-Nashville places among the top 20% of community colleges in Tennessee for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
School Overview
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Fortis Institute-Nashville | (TN) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 20 staff | 29 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 367 students | 631 students |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 30:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 367 students | 369 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% |
| % Black | 41% | 17% |
| % White | 44% | 74% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 2% | 2% |
| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.42 |
| College Completion Rate (Year 2015) | 53% | 30% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $25,400 | $29,400 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Fortis Institute-Nashville is National College-Nashville (2.8 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- National College-NashvillePrivate, for profit517 students | 2.80 Mi1638 Bell Road
Nashville, TN 37211
(615)333-3344 2.80517 - Daymar Institute-NashvillePrivate, for profit89 students | 3.60 Mi560 Royal Parkway
Nashville, TN 37214
(615)361-7555 3.6089 - Kaplan College-NashvillePrivate, for profit369 students | 4.00 Mi750 Envious Lane
Nashville, TN 37217
(615)279-8300 4.00369 - Remington College-Nashville CampusPrivate, non-profit380 students | 5.00 Mi441 Donelson Pk Ste 150
Nashville, TN 37214
(615)889-5520 5.00380 - John A Gupton CollegePrivate, non-profit129 students | 7.40 Mi1616 Church St
Nashville, TN 37203
(615)327-3927 7.40129
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