There are 6 colleges in Knoxville and 39 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 168,383 students. These are the closest colleges.
Located in Tennessee with a population of 178,874, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Knoxville. Driving time to these schools from Knoxville should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is The University of Tennessee which is ranked #232 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 Knoxville.
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Private 4 Year
0 reviews
2 miles from Knoxville
Public 4 Year
4 reviews
#1 Best Public Universities in Tennessee
1 miles from Knoxville
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
4 miles from Knoxville
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
8 miles from Knoxville
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
Applications Due Aug 1
11 miles from Knoxville
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
11 miles from Knoxville
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#14 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
15 miles from Knoxville
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#15 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
27 miles from Knoxville
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
37 miles from Knoxville
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#7 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
45 miles from Knoxville
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#11 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
51 miles from Knoxville
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Jul 15
54 miles from Knoxville
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#8 Best Private Colleges in Kentucky
Applications Due Aug 31
54 miles from Knoxville
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
62 miles from Knoxville
Public 4 Year
10 reviews
#10 Best Public Universities in North Carolina
Applications Due Mar 1
63 miles from Knoxville
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
68 miles from Knoxville
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#19 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
68 miles from Knoxville
Private 4 Year
3 reviews
72 miles from Knoxville