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Fortis Institute-Nashville

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Non Traditional
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 19 to 1
Students retention rate 49%
On-time graduation rate 58%

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Fortis Institute-Nashville is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Fortis Institute-Nashville is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Fortis Institute-Nashville is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Fortis Institute-Nashville is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Tennessee is 15-to-1, while the national average is 18-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

The retention rate of students at Fortis Institute-Nashville is 49% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Tennessee is 70%, while the national average is 67%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Fortis Institute-Nashville do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools

In-State Tuition & Fees

$15,804

Cost of attendance at Fortis Institute-Nashville in 2022 for students from Tennessee.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average $9,811
National average $15,344

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,804

Cost of attendance at Fortis Institute-Nashville in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average $20,464
National average $15,344

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 93 of freshman students at Fortis Institute-Nashville received on average $4,820 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,820
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 34 83% $4,832 $164,299
Other Federal Grant 38 93% $4,516 $171,593
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 15 37% $770 $11,550
Total Grant & Scholarships 38 93% $4,820 $183,143

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Fortis Institute-Nashville students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Fortis Institute-Nashville students is 58.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 63.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 50.0%.

58.3%

  • asian 100.0% 3 students
  • African American 58.8% 30 students
  • white 53.8% 28 students
  • unknown 75.0% 3 students
  • hispanic 78.6% 11 students
  • Mixed Race 28.6% 2 students

Service Offerings

Fortis Institute-Nashville provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Fortis Institute-Nashville offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)