There 45 colleges within 200 miles enrolling a total of 622,530 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 4 hours. The top rated college in the area is Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina which is ranked #133 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus enrolling 45,296 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.
45 results
Public 4 Year
4 reviews
#1 Best Public Universities in Tennessee
1 miles from Knoxville
Public 4 Year
10 reviews
#10 Best Public Universities in North Carolina
Applications Due Mar 1
63 miles from Knoxville
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
#5 Best Public Universities in North Carolina
Applications Due Aug 1
81 miles from Knoxville
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
#2 Best Public Universities in Tennessee
Applications Due Aug 1
88 miles from Knoxville
Public 4 Year
1 reviews
#3 Best Public Universities in Tennessee
91 miles from Knoxville
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
100 miles from Knoxville
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
#6 Best Public Universities in Tennessee
Applications Due May 1
99 miles from Knoxville
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Feb 15
100 miles from Knoxville
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Jul 1
102 miles from Knoxville
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
#13 Best Public Universities in Virginia
Applications Due Aug 1
104 miles from Knoxville
Public 4 Year
9 reviews
#1 Best Public Universities in South Carolina
Applications Due May 1
109 miles from Knoxville
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
120 miles from Knoxville
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
#5 Best Public Universities in Kentucky
Applications Due Aug 1
124 miles from Knoxville
Public 4 Year
7 reviews
#7 Best Public Universities in North Carolina
Applications Due Feb 1
129 miles from Knoxville
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
#7 Best Public Universities in South Carolina
130 miles from Knoxville
Public 4 Year
2 reviews
#4 Best Public Universities in Tennessee
Applications Due Aug 15
135 miles from Knoxville
Public 4 Year
20 reviews
138 miles from Knoxville
Public 4 Year
3 reviews
Applications Due May 3
138 miles from Knoxville