Fortis Institute-Cookeville is a private for-profit 2-year college in Cookeville, Tennessee with 334 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $26,493 a year after grants and graduates 42% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Fortis Institute-Cookeville acceptance rate and admissions
Fortis Institute-Cookeville has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
Fortis Institute-Cookeville tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $15,542 |
|---|---|
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $34,507 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $26,493 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $26,493 a year after grants and scholarships, $8,014 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
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Fortis Institute-Cookeville graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 42% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years (students who started in 2022).
- Former students earned a median of $40,111 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $16,500 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 41% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Trade and career programs at Fortis Institute-Cookeville
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 27 | $30,149 | $33,718 | $9,500 |
| HVAC | Certificate | 20 | $43,060 | $50,471 | $13,000 |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 20 | n/a | $56,075 | $20,455 |
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Associate degree | 5 | $47,998 | $47,865 | n/a |
Students and location
- 334 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 81% women, 20% men
- 19 students for every faculty member
- Setting: remote town
- Accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into Fortis Institute-Cookeville?
No. Fortis Institute-Cookeville has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does Fortis Institute-Cookeville cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $15,542. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $26,493 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at Fortis Institute-Cookeville?
42% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years.
How much do Fortis Institute-Cookeville graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $40,111 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.