Kaplan College-Nashville
- Kaplan Higher Education Campuses (KHEC) is a group of institutions designed to provide the skills and knowledge needed for a competitive edge in today's job market. KHEC consists of more than 70 schools nationwide, each separately accredited by one of several national or regional accrediting agencies approved by the U.S. Department of Education. To make education relevant to students in their daily lives, KHEC programs focus on local employment needs. Kaplan, Inc. is the second largest education company in the U.S. by revenue. Its programs are designed to lead to employment in some of the country's fastest-growing occupations, as projected by the U.S. Department of Labor. Through our career-oriented programs, you can gain the skills necessary to qualify for employment in a variety of fields.
School Highlights
Kaplan College-Nashville serves 369 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 27%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student:teacher ratio: 37:1
- Minority enrollment: 42%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Kaplan College-Nashville ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Kaplan College-Nashville
(TN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Item not available
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
10 staff
81 staff
Number of Programs Offered
6
9
Student Body
The student population of Kaplan College-Nashville has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 37:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Kaplan College-Nashville diversity score of 0.58 is more than the state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
369 students
890 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
37:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
369 students
638 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,460 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
550 students
406 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
369 students
638 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
8 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,612 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
195 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
5%
% Black
28%
15%
% White
58%
73%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.44
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
65%
22%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.37%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,800
$29,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
96%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,492
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,909
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
91%
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
What is the acceptance rate of Kaplan College-Nashville?
The acceptance rate of Kaplan College-Nashville is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 91%.
What is Kaplan College-Nashville's ranking?
Kaplan College-Nashville ranks among the top 20% of community college in Tennessee for: Highest completion rates.
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