Below Average

Score: 36/100

Fortis Institute-Cookeville

2-Year Private For-Profit

📍 Cookeville, Tennessee 38501

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Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 32%

Outcomes

44/100

Affordability

41/100

Resources

53/100

Experience

25/100

Prestige

13/100

Quick Stats

301

Total Enrollment

32%

Graduation Rate

52%

Retention Rate

17.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

For parents & investors

The Fortis Institute-Cookeville Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $303,762
Avg rent near campus: $1,442/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 38506 (3.9% cap, Cookeville)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$14,450	$14,450

Financial Aid

100%

Receive Any Aid

91%

Receive Pell Grants

96%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 42 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 27 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 20 grads/yr Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 18 grads/yr Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician 5 grads/yr Surgical Technology/Technologist 2 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Fortis Institute-Cookeville's top programs commonly pursue.

Registered nurses

$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs

Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary

$80k/yr 91,600 jobs

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary

$106k/yr 289,600 jobs

Medical assistants

$44k/yr 811,000 jobs

Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers

$60k/yr 425,200 jobs

Radiologic technologists and technicians

$78k/yr 228,000 jobs

Student Demographics

301

Total Students

81%

Women

38%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 85%

Hispanic 6%

Black 4%

Asian 2%

Two or More 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 21%

Hybrid (Some Online) 79%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 38%

25-64 (Adult) 62%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Fortis Institute-Cookeville?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Fortis Institute-Cookeville?

Tuition at Fortis Institute-Cookeville is $14,450 for in-state students and $14,450 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Fortis Institute-Cookeville?

The graduation rate at Fortis Institute-Cookeville is 32%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Fortis Institute-Cookeville a good school?

Fortis Institute-Cookeville has a Repit College Score of 36/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Fortis Institute-Cookeville?

Fortis Institute-Cookeville has a total enrollment of 301 students.

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