The Best Nashville Public Colleges

There are 0 ranked public colleges within the Nashville city limits and 2 public colleges within a 50 mile radius. Area colleges collectively enroll a total of 29,412 students. If you're looking for a large school, Middle Tennessee State University enrolls the most students with 9,326 currently taking classes. In terms of affordability, Austin Peay State University offers the lowest tuition for public colleges in the Nashville area at $6,816 per year.

The top rated public college in the area is Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro which is ranked #656 in the nation by CollegeSimply.