Kaplan College-Nashville
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(615)279-8300
- 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 30:1.
- Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 26%.
- Kaplan College-Nashville is one of 12 community colleges within Davidson County, TN.
- The nearest community college to Kaplan College-Nashville is Daymar Institute-Nashville (1.4 miles away).
Top Placements
Kaplan College-Nashville places among the top 20% of community colleges in Tennessee for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
- The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Kaplan College-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 | 10 staff | 29 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 6 | 10 |
| Total Enrollment | 369 students | 631 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 37:1 | 30:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 369 students | 369 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Asian | 2% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% |
| % Black | 28% | 17% |
| % White | 57% | 74% |
| % Hawaiian | 1% | - |
| % Unknown races | 3% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.42 |
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| College Completion Rate | 65% | 30% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $32,800 | $29,400 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 97% | 93% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $9,492 | $12,500 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $3,909 | $6,297 |
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 88% |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Kaplan College-Nashville is Daymar Institute-Nashville (1.4 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Daymar Institute-NashvillePrivate, for profit89 students | 1.40 Mi560 Royal Parkway
Nashville, TN 37214
(615)361-7555 1.4089 - Remington College-Nashville CampusPrivate, non-profit380 students | 2.20 Mi441 Donelson Pk Ste 150
Nashville, TN 37214
(615)889-5520 2.20380 - Fortis Institute-NashvillePrivate, for profit367 students | 4.00 Mi3354 Perimeter Hill Drive, Suite 105
Nashville, TN 37211
(615)320-5917 4.00367 - John A Gupton CollegePrivate, non-profit129 students | 5.20 Mi1616 Church St
Nashville, TN 37203
(615)327-3927 5.20129 - Watkins College of Art Design & FilmPrivate, non-profit304 students | 6.70 Mi2298 Rosa L Parks Blvd
Nashville, TN 37228
(615)383-4848 6.70304
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