Colleges Near Central

Colleges and universities near me in the Central, Tennessee area

There are 69 colleges within 100 miles of Central enrolling a total of 225,892 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Tennessee with a population of 2,279, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Central. The nearest college is Milligan College in Milligan College at a distance of 2.3 miles from Central. Driving time to these schools from Central should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina which is ranked #37 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is The University of Tennessee enrolling 33,805 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 Central.

Central, TN within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Remington College Knoxville

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Knoxville, Tennessee

Remington College Knoxville

Private 4 Year

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217enrollment
$24,565net price
100%acceptance rate
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92 miles from Central

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University of South Carolina Upstate

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Spartanburg, SC

University of South Carolina Upstate

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

4,913enrollment
$13,835net price
79%acceptance rate
950-1150SAT range
20-25ACT range
2.53Avg GPA

94 miles from Central

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Union College

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Barbourville, KY

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Union College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

970enrollment
$18,221net price
53%acceptance rate
955-1148SAT range
16-22ACT range
3.15Avg GPA

96 miles from Central

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Limestone University

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Gaffney, SC

Limestone University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

1,786enrollment
$23,478net price
89%acceptance rate
980-1160SAT range
19-25ACT range
3.42Avg GPA

96 miles from Central

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Spartanburg Community College

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Spartanburg, SC

Spartanburg Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

6,224enrollment
$6,421net price
100%acceptance rate
-SAT range
-ACT range
3.2Avg GPA

95 miles from Central

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The University of Tennessee

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Knoxville, TN

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The University of Tennessee

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#1 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

33,805enrollment
$21,880net price
68%acceptance rate
1170-1330SAT range
25-31ACT range
3.66Estimated Avg GPA

95 miles from Central

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Big Sandy Community and Technical College

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Prestonsburg, KY

Big Sandy Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

2,576enrollment
$5,595net price
100%acceptance rate
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Applications Due Aug 18

97 miles from Central

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Converse College

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Spartanburg, SC

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Converse College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

1,284enrollment
$19,653net price
56%acceptance rate
1020-1235SAT range
21-26ACT range
3.89Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

98 miles from Central

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Furman University

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Greenville, SC

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Furman University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#1 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

2,443enrollment
$33,370net price
67%acceptance rate
1260-1455SAT range
27-32ACT range
3.61Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

98 miles from Central

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Spartanburg Methodist College

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Spartanburg, SC

Spartanburg Methodist College

Private 2 Year

2 reviews

1,064enrollment
$16,333net price
82%acceptance rate
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97 miles from Central

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Wofford College

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Spartanburg, SC

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Wofford College

Private 4 Year

8 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in South Carolina

1,823enrollment
$31,192net price
60%acceptance rate
1200-1353SAT range
27-31ACT range
3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

97 miles from Central

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South College

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Knoxville, TN

South College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

6,182enrollment
$14,831net price
100%acceptance rate
-SAT range
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NAAvg GPA

97 miles from Central

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Valley College Princeton

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Princeton, WV

Valley College Princeton

Private 2 Year

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50enrollment
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100%acceptance rate
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98 miles from Central

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Virginia College

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Spartanburg, SC

Virginia College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

274enrollment
$29,013net price
100%acceptance rate
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98 miles from Central

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Davidson College

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Davidson, NC

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Davidson College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#2 Best Colleges in North Carolina

1,927enrollment
$26,704net price
17%acceptance rate
1350-1500SAT range
31-33ACT range
3.81Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 7

100 miles from Central

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Northeast State Community College and is 12.2 miles from Central. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Northeast State Community College are $4,422 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Northeast State Community College freshmen are usually B students in high school with average GPA of 3.09. Learn more about Northeast State Community College admission chances.