Colleges Near Cleveland

Colleges and universities near me in the Cleveland, Tennessee area

There are 3 colleges in Cleveland and 64 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 272,546 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Tennessee with a population of 41,285, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Cleveland. Driving time to these schools from Cleveland 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 #90 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is The University of Tennessee enrolling 31,701 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 Cleveland.


64 results

Young Harris College
Y
Young Harris, GA
Young Harris College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 1,407enrollment
  • $20,704net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 930-1160SAT range
  • 17-26ACT range
  • 3.15Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

60 miles from Cleveland

Reinhardt University
R
Waleska, GA
Reinhardt University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#10 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 1,215enrollment
  • $22,645net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 940-1160SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA

62 miles from Cleveland

Berry College
B
Mount Berry, GA
Berry College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,303enrollment
  • $24,605net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1316SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

64 miles from Cleveland

Maryville College
M
Maryville, TN
Maryville College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#11 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 1,046enrollment
  • $19,548net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1320SAT range
  • 19-29ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

64 miles from Cleveland

Pellissippi State Community College
P
Knoxville, TN
 
Pellissippi State Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,835enrollment
  • $5,973net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

66 miles from Cleveland

University of Phoenix Knoxville
P
Knoxville, Tennessee
 
University of Phoenix Knoxville

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 27enrollment
  • $18,214net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

66 miles from Cleveland

Georgia Northwestern Technical College
G
Rome, GA
 
Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 6,326enrollment
  • $2,200net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

68 miles from Cleveland

North Georgia College & State University
N
Dahlonega, Georgia
North Georgia College & State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 6,062enrollment
  • -net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1270SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.41Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

67 miles from Cleveland

Shorter University
S
Rome, GA
Shorter University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 1,460enrollment
  • $17,463net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 960-1190SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

66 miles from Cleveland

Georgia Highlands College
G
Rome, GA
Georgia Highlands College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,240enrollment
  • $6,624net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.02Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

73 miles from Cleveland

Northeast Alabama Community College
N
Rainsville, AL
 
Northeast Alabama Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,489enrollment
  • $3,351net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

74 miles from Cleveland

South College
S
Knoxville, TN
 
South College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,796enrollment
  • $11,654net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

74 miles from Cleveland

Truett McConnell College
T
Cleveland, GA
 
Truett McConnell College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#14 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,710enrollment
  • $19,397net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1205SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

76 miles from Cleveland

The University of Tennessee
T
Knoxville, TN
The University of Tennessee

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#1 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 31,701enrollment
  • $21,133net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1340SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.66Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

75 miles from Cleveland

Fortis Institute
F
Cookeville, TN
 
Fortis Institute

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 214enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

75 miles from Cleveland

Tennessee Technological University
T
Cookeville, TN
Tennessee Technological University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 9,840enrollment
  • $16,618net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1270SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

77 miles from Cleveland

Fountainhead College of Technology
F
Knoxville, TN
 
Fountainhead College of Technology

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 88enrollment
  • $19,476net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

79 miles from Cleveland

Kennesaw State University
K
Kennesaw, Georgia
Kennesaw State University

Public 4 Year

18 reviews

 

  • 24,176enrollment
  • $15,451net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1250SAT range
  • 21-24ACT range
  • 3.33Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

81 miles from Cleveland

FAQ's

The closest community college is Cleveland State Community College and is 1.4 miles from Cleveland. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Cleveland State Community College are $4,400 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 3.29. Learn more about Cleveland State Community College admission chances.