School Highlights
Nashville Film Institute serves 60 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 41%
- 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
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
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
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
5 staff
38 staff
Number of Programs Offered
3
16
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Nashville Film Institute has grown by 5% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Nashville Film Institute diversity score of 0.57 is equal to the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has grown by 15% over five years.
Total Enrollment
60 students
1,083 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
25:1
# Full-Time Students
60 students
416 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
60 students
870 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
60 students
378 students
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
8%
% Black
27%
20%
% White
59%
62%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.57
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
70%
65%
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
58%
93%
Source: 2025 (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 -
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.
Recent Articles
Required Course Full? Avoid Community College Degree Delays
Learn how a full required course can delay graduation, how to navigate waitlists, and how to find approved alternatives that protect your community college degree timeline and financial aid eligibility.
Catalog-Year Rules: Community College Graduation Requirements
Understand how catalog years determine community college graduation requirements, how enrollment breaks and major changes affect eligibility, and what to verify before choosing courses or switching to a newer catalog.
What If Your Community College Program Closes?
Learn what happens when your community college discontinues your program before graduation, including teach-out options, credit transfers, financial aid implications, student protections, and practical steps to finish your degree successfully.
