School Highlights
Nashville Film Institute serves 86 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 45%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 86 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 35%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Nashville Film Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
Nashville Film Institute
(TN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
152 staff
Number of Programs Offered
2
11
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Nashville Film Institute has grown by 50% over five years.
The Nashville Film Institute diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has grown by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
86 students
699 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
86 students
426 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
273 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
86 students
504 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
86 students
426 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
335 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
195 students
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
7%
6%
% Black
17%
19%
% White
65%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
9%
% Two or more races
7%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.65
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
70%
60%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
52%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
73%
97%
Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2018)
$5,500
$10,549
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$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 Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Logan Wester, Digital Imaging Technician, 2019 Cohort -
- Scott Crain, Veteran Filmmaker -
Profile last updated: 12/24/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Nashville Film Institute?
Nashville Film Institute famous alumni include: Logan Wester, Digital Imaging Technician, 2019 Cohort and Scott Crain, Veteran Filmmaker.
What is Nashville Film Institute's ranking?
Nashville Film Institute ranks among the top 20% of community college in Tennessee for: Least debt for graduating students.
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