Colleges and universities near me in the Athens, Tennessee area
There 51 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 239,023 students. These are the closest colleges.
Located in Tennessee with a population of 13,458, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Athens. Driving time to these schools from Athens should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Sewanee The University of the South in Sewanee which is ranked #79 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is The University of Tennessee enrolling 30,559 students. In terms of affordability, Western Carolina University in Cullowhee offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,000 per year.
This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Athens.
51 results
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#12 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
Applications Due Jul 1
1 miles from Athens
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
15 miles from Athens
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due May 1
23 miles from Athens
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Jul 15
23 miles from Athens
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#17 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
25 miles from Athens
Public 2 Year
2 reviews
30 miles from Athens
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#9 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
Applications Due Jun 30
38 miles from Athens
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#14 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
41 miles from Athens
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Aug 1
42 miles from Athens
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
42 miles from Athens
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Jul 15
43 miles from Athens
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
43 miles from Athens
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
45 miles from Athens
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
45 miles from Athens
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
47 miles from Athens
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
46 miles from Athens
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
#6 Best Public Universities in Tennessee
Applications Due Jun 15
48 miles from Athens
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Jul 1
48 miles from Athens
The closest community college is Cleveland State Community College and is 23.3 miles from Athens. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.
Tuition and fees at Cleveland State Community College are $4,338 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.
Cleveland State Community College freshmen are usually B students in high school with average GPA of 3.18. Learn more about Cleveland State Community College admission chances.