Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus

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2018 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,101

3.06% growth from 2017

2018 Average Net Price

$21,282

After Financial Aid

2015 Default Rate

15.8%

on Student Loans

2018 Enrolled Students

214

100% Full-Time

About

Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus is a higher education institution located in Putnam County, TN. In 2018, the most popular < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus were Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (33 degrees awarded).

In 2018, 131 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus. 55% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (123 degrees), 24.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (5 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus is $15,101, which is $160 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus was 15.8%, corresponding to 81 out of the 514 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2018, the median undergraduate tuition at Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus is $15,101

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,282.

In 2018, 80% of undergraduate students attending Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,101

2018 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2018, the cost of tuition at Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus was $15,101.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,282

2018 Value

14.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2018 Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,282. Between 2017 and 2018, the average net price of Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus grew by 14.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,300

Room and Board

$1,140

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus was of $6,300 in 2018. The cost of room and board increased by 45.2% between 2017 and 2018.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,140. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 7.32% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

80% of undergraduate students at Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2018. This represents a growth of 3.9% with respect to 2017, when 77% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

15.8%

2015 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus was 15.8%, which represents 81 out of the 514 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus had a total enrollment of 214 students in 2018. The full-time enrollment at Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus is 214 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus, both undergraduate and graduate, is 93% White, 2.34% Two or More Races, 1.87% Black or African American, 1.87% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.935% Asian.

Students enrolled at Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (59.8%), followed by White Male (33.2%) and Black or African American Female (1.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus in 2018, both undergraduate and graduate, is 214 students. The full-time enrollment at Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus is 214 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus are enrolled full-time compared with 71.2% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

47%

2018 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus was 47%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2018)

White
199 enrolled students
Two or More Races
5 enrolled students
Black or African American
4 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus is 93% White, 2.34% Two or More Races, 1.87% Black or African American, 1.87% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.935% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 42.1% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.1% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2018, 13 more women than men received degrees from Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus is white (123 degrees awarded). There were 24.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (5 degrees).

The most common < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus is Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (33 degrees awarded).

In 2018, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (33 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (17 degrees), and Health (81 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,639,335 people), Other managers (2,238,430 people), Registered nurses (1,850,364 people), Software developers (1,446,628 people), and Accountants & auditors (1,374,574 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus in 2018 are Transportation (33 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (17 degrees), and Health (81 degrees) (as of 2018).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus are Transportation (33 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (17 degrees), and Health (81 degrees) (as of 2018).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

The most specialized majors at Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus are Transportation (33 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (17 degrees), and Health (81 degrees) (as of 2018).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus.

Most Common (2018)

Medical Assistant
30 degrees awarded
HVAC Maintenance
17 degrees awarded
Pharmacy Technician
17 degrees awarded

In 2018, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus was Medical Assistant with 30 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2018

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2018

In 2018, 59 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus, which is 0.819 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (72).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2018, 29 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor, which is 7.25 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2018, 27 degrees were awarded to men at Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus in Medical Assistant, which is 9 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2018 at Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus is Female and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2018)

White
123 degrees awarded
Black or African American
5 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus is white (123 degrees awarded). There were 24.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (5 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)

White Female
67 degrees awarded
White Male
56 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus is white female (67 degrees awarded). There were 1.2 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (56 degrees).

Operations

Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus employs 13 Instructors. Most academics at Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus are Female Instructor (7), and Male Instructor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus are: Sales and related, with 3 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 2 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.24M

2018 Salaries

0.636%

growth from 2017

In 2018, Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus paid a median of $1.24M in salaries, a 0.636% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.866% growth between 2016 and 2017, and a 0.39% decline between 2015 and 2016.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$673k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2018, Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus paid a total of $673k to 13 employees working as instructors, which represents 54.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $975k (30.7%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

13 Employees

Sales and related

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

3 Employees

In 2018, the most common positions for instructional staff at Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus was Instructor with 13 employees.

In 2018, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus were Sales and related with 3 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2018)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2018, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus was Female Instructor with 7 employees, and Male Instructor with 6 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Fortis Institute-Cookeville-Cookeville Campus.

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