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The Best Tennessee Colleges

List of Colleges and Universities in Tennessee

There are 86 colleges and universities in Tennessee enrolling 224,361 full time students. Explore the list of top colleges in Tennessee below to get your college search started. The CollegeSimply rankings and listings are objective and data focused to help you find the good colleges. Whether you're searching for a public, private or community college, this guide to universities in Tennessee offers a comprehensive view to the state's higher education options.

For a more local search, filter by zip code or find colleges around Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga or Clarksville.

The best college in Tennessee is Vanderbilt University and the top public state college is The University of Tennessee.

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    Nashville, TN • Private 4 Year

    Admission Price Students Outcomes Majors Location
    • SAT Range 1450/1560
    • ACT Range 33/35
    • Average HS GPA 3.76
    • Students: 12,824
    • Tuition:$49,816
      Admissions Standards  Exceptionally High Standards
    • Acceptance Rate 10%
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    Vanderbilt University

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    Memphis, TN • Private 4 Year

    Admission Price Students Outcomes Majors Location
    • SAT Range 1240/1410
    • ACT Range 28/31
    • Average HS GPA 3.78
    • Students: 2,036
    • Tuition:$47,890
      Admissions Standards  Very High Standards
    • Acceptance Rate 45%
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    Rhodes College

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    Jackson, TN • Private 4 Year

    Admission Price Students Outcomes Majors Location
    • SAT Range 1110/1360
    • ACT Range 23/30
    • Average HS GPA 3.67
    • Students: 3,247
    • Tuition:$32,610
      Admissions Standards  Very High Standards
    • Acceptance Rate 57%
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    Nashville, TN • Private 4 Year

    Admission Price Students Outcomes Majors Location
    • SAT Range 1060/1320
    • ACT Range 22/29
    • Average HS GPA 3.56
    • Students: 4,620
    • Tuition:$32,144
      Admissions Standards  Very High Standards
    • Acceptance Rate 60%
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    Lipscomb University

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    Knoxville, TN • Public 4 Year

    Admission Price Students Outcomes Majors Location
    • SAT Range 1150/1330
    • ACT Range 25/31
    • Average HS GPA 3.85
    • Students: 28,894
    • Tuition:$13,006
      Admissions Standards  Very High Standards
    • Acceptance Rate 78%
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    The University of Tennessee

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    Nashville, TN • Private 4 Year

    Admission Price Students Outcomes Majors Location
    • SAT Range 1100/1370
    • ACT Range 21/28
    • Average HS GPA 3.5
    • Students: 342
    • Tuition:$21,950
      Admissions Standards  Very High Standards
    • Acceptance Rate 40%
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  7. B

    Dayton, TN • Private 4 Year

    Admission Price Students Outcomes Majors Location
    • SAT Range 970/1260
    • ACT Range 21/26
    • Average HS GPA NA
    • Students: 1,363
    • Tuition:$26,800
      Admissions Standards  Challenging Requirements
    • Acceptance Rate 51%
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  8. B

    Nashville, TN • Private 4 Year

    Admission Price Students Outcomes Majors Location
    • SAT Range 1120/1300
    • ACT Range 24/29
    • Average HS GPA 3.6
    • Students: 8,260
    • Tuition:$34,310
      Admissions Standards  Difficult Requirements
    • Acceptance Rate 82%
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    Belmont University

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    Milligan College, Tennessee • Private 4 Year

    Admission Price Students Outcomes Majors Location
    • SAT Range 1020/1270
    • ACT Range 22/26
    • Average HS GPA 3.6
    • Students: 1,208
    • Tuition:$28,730
      Admissions Standards  Challenging Requirements
    • Acceptance Rate 67%
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    Maryville, TN • Private 4 Year

    Admission Price Students Outcomes Majors Location
    • SAT Range 910/1160
    • ACT Range 21/29
    • Average HS GPA 3.45
    • Students: 1,146
    • Tuition:$34,880
      Admissions Standards  Average Requirements
    • Acceptance Rate 55%
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