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

Toccoa Falls College
T
Toccoa Falls, GA
Toccoa Falls College

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

#11 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 1,764enrollment
  • $22,359net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1180SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

95 miles from Cleveland

Southwestern Community College
S
Sylva, NC
 
Southwestern Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,504enrollment
  • $5,562net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

95 miles from Cleveland

Western Carolina University
W
Cullowhee, NC
Western Carolina University

Public 4 Year

10 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 11,877enrollment
  • $13,221net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1230SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

96 miles from Cleveland

Middle Tennessee State University
M
Murfreesboro, TN
Middle Tennessee State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 21,568enrollment
  • $12,265net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1210SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 31

96 miles from Cleveland

Herzing University Atlanta
H
Atlanta, GA
 
Herzing University Atlanta

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 608enrollment
  • $23,867net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

97 miles from Cleveland

Daymar College Murfreesboro
D
Murfreesboro, TN
 
Daymar College Murfreesboro

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 63enrollment
  • $22,636net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

97 miles from Cleveland

Georgia Gwinnett College
G
Lawrenceville, GA
Georgia Gwinnett College

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 10,949enrollment
  • $12,344net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 940-1170SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 2.88Avg GPA

97 miles from Cleveland

Gwinnett College Lilburn
G
Lilburn, GA
 
Gwinnett College Lilburn

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 172enrollment
  • $21,815net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

98 miles from Cleveland

Georgia Christian University
G
Lilburn, GA
 
Georgia Christian University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 55enrollment
  • $23,418net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

98 miles from Cleveland

Alabama A & M University
A
HBCU
Normal, AL
Alabama A & M University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#11 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 5,969enrollment
  • $15,373net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 840-1030SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.02Avg GPA

Applications Due May 15

100 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.