Colleges Near Franklin

Colleges and universities near me in the Franklin, Tennessee area

There are 2 colleges in Franklin and 27 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 91,952 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Tennessee with a population of 62,487, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Franklin. Driving time to these schools from Franklin should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Vanderbilt University in Nashville which is ranked #14 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Middle Tennessee State University enrolling 20,086 students. In terms of affordability, Nashville State Community College in Nashville offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,104 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 Franklin.


27 results

O'More College of Design
O
Franklin, TN

O'More College of Design

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 157enrollment
  • $26,987net price
  • 31%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 18-22ACT range
  • 3.78Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 31

1 miles from Franklin

Williamson Christian College
W
Franklin, TN
 

Williamson Christian College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 60enrollment
  • $10,299net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA

3 miles from Franklin

Lipscomb University
L
Nashville, TN

Lipscomb University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#5 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 4,704enrollment
  • $27,937net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1320SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA

13 miles from Franklin

National College of Business and Technology Nashville
N
Nashville, TN
 

National College of Business and Technology Nashville

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 217enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

12 miles from Franklin

Aquinas College
A
Nashville, TN

Aquinas College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 342enrollment
  • $20,892net price
  • 40%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1370SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

15 miles from Franklin

Belmont University
B
Nashville, TN

Belmont University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 8,910enrollment
  • $36,225net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1340SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

15 miles from Franklin

Free Will Baptist Bible College
F
Nashville, TN
 

Free Will Baptist Bible College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 394enrollment
  • $18,966net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA

15 miles from Franklin

Nashville State Community College
N
Nashville, TN

Nashville State Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 6,617enrollment
  • $6,790net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.91Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 13

15 miles from Franklin

Daymar College Nashville
D
Nashville, TN
 

Daymar College Nashville

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 33enrollment
  • $26,778net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

16 miles from Franklin

Vanderbilt University
V
Nashville, TN

Vanderbilt University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

#14 Best Colleges in America

  • 13,710enrollment
  • $25,606net price
  • 7%acceptance rate
  • 1490-1570SAT range
  • 34-35ACT range
  • 3.89Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

16 miles from Franklin

Fisk University
F
HBCU
Nashville, TN

Fisk University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 1,055enrollment
  • $20,578net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1450SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

17 miles from Franklin

John A Gupton College
J
Nashville, TN
 

John A Gupton College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 196enrollment
  • $12,453net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 890-960SAT range
  • 19-22ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

17 miles from Franklin

Tennessee State University
T
HBCU
Nashville, TN

Tennessee State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 9,218enrollment
  • $11,986net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.22Avg GPA

17 miles from Franklin

Trevecca Nazarene University
T
Nashville, TN

Trevecca Nazarene University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 3,327enrollment
  • $16,080net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1250SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

16 miles from Franklin

Fortis Institute Nashville
F
Nashville, TN
 

Fortis Institute Nashville

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 383enrollment
  • $27,468net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

16 miles from Franklin

University of Phoenix Nashville Campus
P
Nashville, Tennessee
 

University of Phoenix Nashville Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,537enrollment
  • $18,150net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

18 miles from Franklin

American Baptist College
A
HBCU
Nashville, TN
 

American Baptist College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 53enrollment
  • $17,375net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

20 miles from Franklin

Watkins College of Art Design & Film
W
Nashville, TN
 

Watkins College of Art Design & Film

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 193enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.33Estimated Avg GPA

19 miles from Franklin

FAQ's

The closest community college is Nashville State Community College and is 14.8 miles from Franklin. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Nashville State Community College are $4,372 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Nashville State Community College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.