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

Johnson University
J
Knoxville, TN
 

Johnson University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 942enrollment
  • $18,292net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 980-1185SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

82 miles from Cleveland

Motlow State Community College
M
Tullahoma, TN
 

Motlow State Community College

Public 2 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 5,852enrollment
  • $8,157net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

82 miles from Cleveland

Brenau University
B
Gainesville, GA

Brenau University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,551enrollment
  • $21,715net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1130SAT range
  • 21-25ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

85 miles from Cleveland

North Georgia Technical College
N
Clarkesville, GA
 

North Georgia Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,660enrollment
  • $4,681net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

85 miles from Cleveland

Gainesville State College
G
Oakwood, Georgia
 

Gainesville State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,568enrollment
  • -net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 930-1160SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

87 miles from Cleveland

Lanier Technical College
L
Oakwood, GA

Lanier Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,068enrollment
  • $7,024net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

87 miles from Cleveland

Piedmont College
P
Demorest, GA

Piedmont College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#5 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,060enrollment
  • $19,796net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1220SAT range
  • 21-25ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

86 miles from Cleveland

Life University
L
Marietta, GA

Life University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,787enrollment
  • $28,379net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 890-1085SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 3.11Avg GPA

89 miles from Cleveland

Chattahoochee Technical College
C
Marietta, GA

Chattahoochee Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,980enrollment
  • $4,549net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

88 miles from Cleveland

Southern Polytechnic State University
S
Marietta, Georgia
 

Southern Polytechnic State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,784enrollment
  • $10,562net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1300SAT range
  • 22-26ACT range
  • 3.45Estimated Avg GPA

88 miles from Cleveland

University of Phoenix Atlanta Campus
P
Sandy Springs, Georgia
 

University of Phoenix Atlanta Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,648enrollment
  • $17,518net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

88 miles from Cleveland

Fortis College
F
Smyrna, GA
 

Fortis College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 516enrollment
  • $19,849net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

91 miles from Cleveland

Brown Mackie College Atlanta
B
Atlanta, GA
 

Brown Mackie College Atlanta

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 220enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

91 miles from Cleveland

American InterContinental University Atlanta
A
Atlanta, GA
 

American InterContinental University Atlanta

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,187enrollment
  • $15,159net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

91 miles from Cleveland

Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs
S
Atlanta, GA
 

Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 35enrollment
  • $19,526net price
  • 33%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

92 miles from Cleveland

Interactive College of Technology Chamblee
I
Chamblee, GA
 

Interactive College of Technology Chamblee

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 702enrollment
  • $13,856net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

95 miles from Cleveland

Gwinnett Technical College
G
Lawrenceville, GA

Gwinnett Technical College

Public 2 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 8,004enrollment
  • $11,981net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

96 miles from Cleveland

Oglethorpe University
O
Atlanta, GA

Oglethorpe University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 1,446enrollment
  • $22,623net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1280SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

95 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.