Top Rated Tennessee Private Colleges

These are the top ranked private four-year colleges in Tennessee. Leading the rankings for 2027 as the highest ranked private college in Tennessee is Vanderbilt University. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.

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Tusculum University Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Greeneville, TN
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Tusculum is a small private university with undergraduate programs in business, education, and nursing. The historic Greeneville campus is Tennessee's oldest college and retains a Presbyterian affiliation.

#19 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee 3/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 910-1110
  • Predicted Avg GPA 3.18
  • Acceptance Rate 72%
  • Net Price $20,355
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King University Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Bristol, TN
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King is a private Christian university known for undergraduate nursing and business. The campus is in Bristol on the Tennessee-Virginia border.

#20 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee 0/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1000-1160
  • Avg GPA 3.46
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $22,748
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