Colleges Near Philadelphia

Colleges and universities near me in the Philadelphia, Tennessee area

There are 49 colleges within 100 miles of Philadelphia enrolling a total of 200,143 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Tennessee with a population of 656, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Philadelphia. The nearest college is Hiwassee College in Madisonville at a distance of 8.6 miles from Philadelphia. Driving time to these schools from Philadelphia 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 #83 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 Philadelphia.
Philadelphia, TN within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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North Georgia College & State University
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Dahlonega, Georgia

North Georgia College & State University

Public 4 Year

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

83 miles from Philadelphia

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Truett McConnell College
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Cleveland, GA
 

Truett McConnell College

Private 4 Year

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#17 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,796enrollment
  • $18,835net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1190SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

84 miles from Philadelphia

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Haywood Community College
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Clyde, NC
 

Haywood Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,286enrollment
  • $5,421net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

83 miles from Philadelphia

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University of North Georgia
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Dahlonega, GA

University of North Georgia

Public 4 Year

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  • 18,029enrollment
  • $11,721net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 980-1180SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

83 miles from Philadelphia

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North Georgia Technical College
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Clarkesville, GA
 

North Georgia Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,449enrollment
  • $5,272net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

87 miles from Philadelphia

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Union College
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Barbourville, KY

Union College

Private 4 Year

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

87 miles from Philadelphia

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Piedmont College
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Demorest, GA

Piedmont College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 1,843enrollment
  • $18,792net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 990-1200SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

91 miles from Philadelphia

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Sewanee The University of the South
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Sewanee, TN

Sewanee The University of the South

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#2 Best Colleges in Tennessee

  • 1,704enrollment
  • $33,061net price
  • 52%acceptance rate
  • 1233-1380SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

92 miles from Philadelphia

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Reinhardt University
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Waleska, GA

Reinhardt University

Private 4 Year

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#12 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 1,141enrollment
  • $26,845net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 940-1160SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA

94 miles from Philadelphia

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Toccoa Falls College
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Toccoa Falls, GA

Toccoa Falls College

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

#14 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,046enrollment
  • $20,609net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 990-1240SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

95 miles from Philadelphia

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Somerset Community College
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Somerset, KY
 

Somerset Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,529enrollment
  • $5,611net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

96 miles from Philadelphia

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Tusculum College
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Greeneville, TN

Tusculum College

Private 4 Year

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#19 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 1,303enrollment
  • $20,414net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 910-1110SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.18Estimated Avg GPA

98 miles from Philadelphia

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Brevard College
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Brevard, NC

Brevard College

Private 4 Year

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  • 759enrollment
  • $24,220net price
  • 40%acceptance rate
  • 965-1155SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

99 miles from Philadelphia

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Roane State Community College and is 18.7 miles from Philadelphia. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Roane State Community College are $4,724 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Roane State Community College freshmen are usually B students in high school with average GPA of 3.17. Learn more about Roane State Community College admission chances.