School Highlights
Fortis Institute-Nashville serves 393 students (99% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Private-state tuition: $15,398
- Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
- Minority enrollment: 71%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Fortis Institute-Nashville ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 65% over five years.
Fortis Institute-Nashville
(TN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
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
14 staff
38 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Fortis Institute-Nashville has declined by 17% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Fortis Institute-Nashville diversity score of 0.63 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
393 students
909 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
25:1
# Full-Time Students
388 students
416 students
# Part-Time Students
5 students
667 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
393 students
870 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
388 students
378 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5 students
776 students
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
8%
% Black
52%
20%
% White
29%
62%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
% Unknown races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
49%
65%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2013)
$25,400
$29,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $15,398 is more than the state average of $12,792. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$15,398
$12,792
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,000
$11,059
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,340
$5,000
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Fortis Institute-Nashville cost?
Fortis Institute-Nashville's private state tuition is approximately $15,398.
What is Fortis Institute-Nashville's ranking?
Fortis Institute-Nashville ranks among the top 20% of community college in Tennessee for: Diversity in US community colleges, Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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