Nashville Film Institute

191 Polk Avenue
Nashville, TN 37210
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

School Highlights

Nashville Film Institute serves 86 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 45%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 86 students
  • Minority enrollment: 35%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Nashville Film Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Nashville Film Institute
(TN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
152 staff
Number of Programs Offered
2
11

Student Body

The student population of Nashville Film Institute has grown by 19% over five years.
The Nashville Film Institute diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has declined by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
86 students
699 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
# Full-Time Students
86 students
426 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
273 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
86 students
504 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
86 students
426 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
335 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
195 students
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
7%
6%
% Black
17%
19%
% White
65%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
9%
% Two or more races
7%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.65
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.7045%
60%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
52%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
73%
97%
Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2018)
$5,500
$10,549
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
SAT Reading
n/a
415
SAT Math
n/a
455
SAT Writing
n/a
469
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
19
ACT Math
n/a
19
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Logan Wester, Digital Imaging Technician, 2019 Cohort -
    • Scott Crain, Veteran Filmmaker -

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are famous alumni from Nashville Film Institute?
Nashville Film Institute famous alumni include: Logan Wester, Digital Imaging Technician, 2019 Cohort and Scott Crain, Veteran Filmmaker.
What is Nashville Film Institute's ranking?
Nashville Film Institute ranks among the top 20% of community college in Tennessee for: Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 86 students
  • Minority enrollment: 35%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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The average community college acceptance rate in Davidson County, TN is 62%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Davidson County, TN community colleges have a diversity score of 0.63, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Davidson County, TN is Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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