A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Fortis Institute-Nashville are predominantly White with a significant Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 55% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
45%
|
| Black |
41%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 261% more female students than male students enrolled at Fortis Institute Nashville with a gender ratio of 78% women to 22% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Fortis Institute-Nashville has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
22%
|
| Women |
78%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
83
|
| Women |
300
|
Fortis Institute-Nashville serves a very low number of students outside of Tennessee, with 98 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
98%
|
| Out of State |
2%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
78% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 64.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=452124 IPEDS survey data for Fortis Institute Nashville.