Nashville Film Institute

191 Polk Avenue
Nashville, TN 37210
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

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:

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Attribute

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.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 60 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 41%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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The average community college acceptance rate in Davidson County, TN is 72%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Davidson County, TN community colleges have a diversity score of 0.61, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Davidson County, TN is Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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