Fortis Institute SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
At Fortis, the 100% acceptance rate means your main job is choosing the right program, not worrying about whether you will be admitted. Since Fortis is test-optional and no score-based merit thresholds are listed, use SAT or ACT prep if it helps you build skills, improve placement, or keep other college options open.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Fortis Institute facts and stats
Fortis Institute enrolls 334 undergraduates in a small-town setting. Fortis has a 72% freshman retention rate, slightly above the national average of roughly 70%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 19:1.
Cookeville, TN

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Key Fortis Institute application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Coming soon
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Fortis, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes and potential superscoring. Because Fortis does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, align your final fall retake with its Regular Decision deadline and choose the latest test date whose scores will arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
Fortis is a private for-profit institution, so tuition details can vary by program and campus. As you compare costs, review direct expenses, fees, and financial aid options, and use the FAFSA to see what federal aid you may qualify for.

At Fortis Institute, the total cost of attendance includes tuition and fees plus estimated living expenses, so the amount students actually pay can vary by program, housing plans, and financial need. Because Fortis is a private for-profit institution, students should compare billed costs with any grants, scholarships, loans, or employer benefits they may receive. Reviewing the net price after aid is the best way to understand the likely out-of-pocket cost.
Student life at Fortis Institute
Student activities and organization details coming soon.
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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