Colleges in Tennessee

Tennessee is home to 108 colleges and universities, from large flagship research institutions to small liberal arts colleges and community colleges. Use the filters below to find the right fit by campus lifestyle, safety, tuition, and more.

Top Colleges by Enrollment

108 total in Tennessee

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Knoxville, TN
NCAA D1Greek Life
Admit
42% admit
Tuition
$29,522
ACT
ACT 25–31

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a public 4-year institution in Knoxville, TN. Enrollment: ~30,418 students. Admissions are accessible (42% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $29,522/year.

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, TN
NCAA D1
Admit
69% admit
Tuition
$26,376
ACT
ACT 20–26

Middle Tennessee State University is a public 4-year institution in Murfreesboro, TN. Enrollment: ~16,301 students. Admissions are accessible (69% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $26,376/year.

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN
NCAA D1
Admit
72% admit
Tuition
$12,384
ACT
ACT 18–24

University of Memphis is a public 4-year institution in Memphis, TN. Enrollment: ~12,701 students. Admissions are accessible (72% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $12,384/year.

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

Chattanooga, TN
NCAA D1
Admit
81% admit
Tuition
$24,110
ACT
ACT 20–26

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga is a public 4-year institution in Chattanooga, TN. Enrollment: ~10,074 students. Admissions are accessible (81% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $24,110/year.

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, TN
NCAA D1Ski Town
Admit
86% admit
Tuition
$10,788
ACT
ACT 19–26

East Tennessee State University is a public 4-year institution in Johnson City, TN. Enrollment: ~10,004 students. Admissions are accessible (86% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $10,788/year.

Tennessee Technological University

Cookeville, TN
NCAA D1
Admit
76% admit
Tuition
$18,552
ACT
ACT 20–27

Tennessee Technological University is a public 4-year institution in Cookeville, TN. Enrollment: ~8,698 students. Admissions are accessible (76% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $18,552/year.

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN
NCAA D1
Admit
96% admit
Tuition
$12,360
ACT
ACT 18–24

Austin Peay State University is a public 4-year institution in Clarksville, TN. Enrollment: ~7,560 students. Admissions are accessible (96% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $12,360/year.

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN
NCAA D1Greek Life
Admit
6% admit
Tuition
$54,840
ACT
ACT 34–35

Vanderbilt University is a private 4-year institution in Nashville, TN. Enrollment: ~7,208 students. Admissions are highly selective (6% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $54,840/year.

Belmont University

Nashville, TN
NCAA D1
Admit
95% admit
Tuition
$36,650
ACT
ACT 24–30

Belmont University is a private 4-year institution in Nashville, TN. Enrollment: ~7,137 students. Admissions are accessible (95% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $36,650/year.

The University of Tennessee-Martin

Martin, TN
NCAA D1
Admit
88% admit
Tuition
$14,418
ACT
ACT 19–25

The University of Tennessee-Martin is a public 4-year institution in Martin, TN. Enrollment: ~4,866 students. Admissions are accessible (88% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $14,418/year.

Tennessee State University

Nashville, TN
HBCUNCAA D1
Admit
70% admit
Tuition
$20,484
ACT
ACT 16–21

Tennessee State University is a public 4-year institution in Nashville, TN. Enrollment: ~4,848 students. Admissions are accessible (70% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $20,484/year.

Lipscomb University

Nashville, TN
NCAA D1
Admit
68% admit
Tuition
$33,012
ACT
ACT 23–30

Lipscomb University is a private 4-year institution in Nashville, TN. Enrollment: ~2,997 students. Admissions are accessible (68% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $33,012/year.

Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, TN
Admit
66% admit
Tuition
$22,320
ACT
ACT 19–25

Southern Adventist University is a private 4-year institution in Collegedale, TN. Enrollment: ~2,773 students. Admissions are accessible (66% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $22,320/year.

Lee University

Cleveland, TN
NCAA D2
Admit
71% admit
Tuition
$19,800
ACT
ACT 20–27

Lee University is a private 4-year institution in Cleveland, TN. Enrollment: ~2,617 students. Admissions are accessible (71% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $19,800/year.

Cumberland University

Lebanon, TN
Very Safe
Admit
67% admit
Tuition
$24,336
ACT

Cumberland University is a private 4-year institution in Lebanon, TN. Enrollment: ~2,104 students. Admissions are accessible (67% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $24,336/year.

Rhodes College

Memphis, TN
NCAA D3Greek Life
Admit
50% admit
Tuition
$50,600
ACT
ACT 26–32

Rhodes College is a private 4-year institution in Memphis, TN. Enrollment: ~1,836 students. Admissions are accessible (50% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $50,600/year.

Trevecca Nazarene University

Nashville, TN
NCAA D2
Admit
69% admit
Tuition
$25,998
ACT
ACT 18–24

Trevecca Nazarene University is a private 4-year institution in Nashville, TN. Enrollment: ~1,737 students. Admissions are accessible (69% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $25,998/year.

The University of the South

Sewanee, TN
NCAA D3Greek Life
Admit
57% admit
Tuition
$49,146
ACT
ACT 27–31

The University of the South is a private 4-year institution in Sewanee, TN. Enrollment: ~1,607 students. Admissions are accessible (57% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $49,146/year.

Union University

Jackson, TN
NCAA D2
Admit
60% admit
Tuition
$34,320
ACT
ACT 22–30

Union University is a private 4-year institution in Jackson, TN. Enrollment: ~1,607 students. Admissions are accessible (60% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $34,320/year.

Lincoln Memorial University

Harrogate, TN
NCAA D2
Admit
63% admit
Tuition
$23,760
ACT
ACT 18–24

Lincoln Memorial University is a private 4-year institution in Harrogate, TN. Enrollment: ~1,572 students. Admissions are accessible (63% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $23,760/year.

Bethel University

McKenzie, TN
Admit
60% admit
Tuition
$16,222
ACT
ACT 15–21

Bethel University is a private 4-year institution in McKenzie, TN. Enrollment: ~1,547 students. Admissions are accessible (60% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $16,222/year.

Carson-Newman University

Jefferson City, TN
NCAA D2
Admit
90% admit
Tuition
$29,920
ACT
ACT 19–25

Carson-Newman University is a private 4-year institution in Jefferson City, TN. Enrollment: ~1,387 students. Admissions are accessible (90% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $29,920/year.

Freed-Hardeman University

Henderson, TN
Very Safe
Admit
60% admit
Tuition
$23,300
ACT
ACT 19–26

Freed-Hardeman University is a private 4-year institution in Henderson, TN. Enrollment: ~1,212 students. Admissions are accessible (60% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $23,300/year.

Fisk University

Nashville, TN
HBCU
Admit
37% admit
Tuition
$20,928
ACT
ACT 19–24

Fisk University is a private 4-year institution in Nashville, TN. Enrollment: ~1,035 students. Admissions are selective (37% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $20,928/year.

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