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Guide To Tennessee Colleges & Universities
Searching for the college or university in Tennessee that's right for you? Start your search here.
Browse through the list of Tennessee cities and towns below to view schools in your specific area. Or, see the list of all Tennessee colleges and universities sorted by private 4-year schools, public 4-year schools, and 2-year community colleges.
You'll find detailed information about each college and university, including student type, program completions and online availability.
Tennessee's Colleges by the Numbers
Degrees in Tennessee have been growing at institutions over the past 5 years. In 2020, students completed 69,212 degree programs that were offered by Tennessee's colleges and universities. That was an increase of 8% from completions reported in 2016.
Schools with Degree Completions
Est. Total Completions in 2020
Est. Completions (Last 5 Years)
Top School For Adults & Online Students
Franklin University is a top choice for transfer students, online learners and adults who need to balance school with busy lives. Founded in 1902, Franklin's main focus has been serving adult students and tailoring education to fit their needs. Nonprofit and regionally-accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Franklin offers more than 50 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs — all available 100% online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,855
Completions By Degree
1,673
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Private Colleges & Universities in Tennessee
Of the 77 schools in Tennessee, 54 are four-year private colleges or universities where about 67,897 undergraduate students were enrolled. In 2020, a total of 26,297 degrees were completed at private colleges and universities , including 7,623 that were offered online.
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral programs in in Tennessee. Franklin University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Franklin University. In 2020, 1,001 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 65 associate degrees, 599 master's degrees, and 8 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,855
Completions By Degree
1,673
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
The Art Institute of Tennessee-Nashville is a non-accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at The Art Institute of Tennessee-Nashville. In 2020, 78 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 47 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
395
Completions By Degree
125
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Southern College of Optometry is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Doctoral degrees are the most popular at Southern College of Optometry. In 2020, 129 doctoral degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
0
Completions By Degree
129
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Hussian College-Daymar College Murfreesboro is an accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Hussian College-Daymar College Murfreesboro. In 2020, 25 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 0 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
205
Completions By Degree
25
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Tusculum University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Tusculum University. In 2020, 274 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 32 associate degrees, 166 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,260
Completions By Degree
472
Est. Online Degree Availability
43%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Pentecostal Theological Seminary is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and all programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Pentecostal Theological Seminary. In 2020, 69 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 3 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
0
Completions By Degree
72
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Lincoln Memorial University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Lincoln Memorial University. In 2020, 476 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 184 associate degrees, 315 bachelor's degrees, and 424 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,861
Completions By Degree
1,399
Est. Online Degree Availability
23%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
DeVry University-Tennessee is an accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at DeVry University-Tennessee. In 2020, 3 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 2 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
40
Completions By Degree
5
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Bethel University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Bethel University. In 2020, 614 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 60 associate degrees, 324 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,383
Completions By Degree
998
Est. Online Degree Availability
84%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Le Moyne-Owen College is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Le Moyne-Owen College. In 2020, 114 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 3 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
835
Completions By Degree
117
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Mid-South Christian College is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Mid-South Christian College. In 2020, 2 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
24
Completions By Degree
2
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Nossi College of Art is an accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Nossi College of Art. In 2020, 43 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 19 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
309
Completions By Degree
62
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Maryville College is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Maryville College. In 2020, 249 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,073
Completions By Degree
249
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Richmont Graduate University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and all programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Richmont Graduate University. In 2020, 68 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
0
Completions By Degree
68
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Martin Methodist College is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Martin Methodist College. In 2020, 134 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 9 associate degrees, 11 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
778
Completions By Degree
154
Est. Online Degree Availability
7%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
American Baptist College is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at American Baptist College. In 2020, 16 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 1 associate degree, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
99
Completions By Degree
17
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Rhodes College is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Rhodes College. In 2020, 485 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 24 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,941
Completions By Degree
509
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Christian Brothers University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Christian Brothers University. In 2020, 384 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 10 associate degrees, 145 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,444
Completions By Degree
539
Est. Online Degree Availability
6%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Milligan University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Milligan University. In 2020, 201 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 156 master's degrees, and 11 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
796
Completions By Degree
368
Est. Online Degree Availability
14%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Phoenix-Tennessee is a non-accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are adults and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Phoenix-Tennessee. In 2020, 37 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 1 master's degree, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
61
Completions By Degree
38
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia Inc is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and all programs completed were offered online. Doctoral degrees are the most popular at Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia Inc. In 2020, 69 doctoral degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
0
Completions By Degree
69
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Welch College is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Welch College. In 2020, 67 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 3 associate degrees, 7 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
285
Completions By Degree
77
Est. Online Degree Availability
66%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
The University of the South is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at The University of the South. In 2020, 475 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 39 master's degrees, and 9 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,669
Completions By Degree
523
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Fountainhead College of Technology is a non-accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are adults and most programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Fountainhead College of Technology. In 2020, 40 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 19 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
88
Completions By Degree
59
Est. Online Degree Availability
88%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Memphis Theological Seminary is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Memphis Theological Seminary. In 2020, 39 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 21 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
0
Completions By Degree
60
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Bryan College-Dayton is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Bryan College-Dayton. In 2020, 227 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 9 associate degrees, 94 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
843
Completions By Degree
330
Est. Online Degree Availability
71%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Trevecca Nazarene University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Trevecca Nazarene University. In 2020, 519 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 35 associate degrees, 406 master's degrees, and 134 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,238
Completions By Degree
1,094
Est. Online Degree Availability
64%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Vanderbilt University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Vanderbilt University. In 2020, 2,261 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 1,612 master's degrees, and 667 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
6,871
Completions By Degree
4,540
Est. Online Degree Availability
2%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Hussian College-Daymar College Nashville is an accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are adults and some programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Hussian College-Daymar College Nashville. In 2020, 17 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 0 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
181
Completions By Degree
17
Est. Online Degree Availability
65%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Hussian College-Daymar College Clarksville is an accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are adults and most programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Hussian College-Daymar College Clarksville. In 2020, 128 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 29 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
980
Completions By Degree
157
Est. Online Degree Availability
85%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is an accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville. In 2020, 85 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 8 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
303
Completions By Degree
93
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Union University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Union University. In 2020, 494 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 32 associate degrees, 284 master's degrees, and 118 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,036
Completions By Degree
928
Est. Online Degree Availability
22%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Freed-Hardeman University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Freed-Hardeman University. In 2020, 342 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 3 associate degrees, 140 master's degrees, and 13 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,348
Completions By Degree
498
Est. Online Degree Availability
14%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Strayer University-Tennessee is an accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Strayer University-Tennessee. In 2020, 148 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 65 associate degrees, 138 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,632
Completions By Degree
351
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Johnson University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Johnson University. In 2020, 296 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 15 associate degrees, 104 master's degrees, and 5 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
717
Completions By Degree
420
Est. Online Degree Availability
67%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Lane College is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Lane College. In 2020, 157 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 1 associate degree, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,267
Completions By Degree
158
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Lipscomb University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Lipscomb University. In 2020, 711 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 3 associate degrees, 562 master's degrees, and 128 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,842
Completions By Degree
1,404
Est. Online Degree Availability
9%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Visible Music College is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Visible Music College. In 2020, 6 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
225
Completions By Degree
6
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Fisk University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Fisk University. In 2020, 73 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 12 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
840
Completions By Degree
85
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Meharry Medical College is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Doctoral degrees are the most popular at Meharry Medical College. In 2020, 149 doctoral degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, 112 master's degrees, were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
0
Completions By Degree
261
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Remington College-Memphis Campus is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Remington College-Memphis Campus. In 2020, 106 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 5 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
656
Completions By Degree
111
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
South College is an accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at South College. In 2020, 555 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 275 bachelor's degrees, 146 master's degrees, and 164 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,843
Completions By Degree
1,140
Est. Online Degree Availability
41%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Argosy University-Nashville is a non-accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are adults and no programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Argosy University-Nashville. In 2020, 44 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 5 associate degrees, 21 bachelor's degrees, and 8 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
123
Completions By Degree
78
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Belmont University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Belmont University. In 2020, 1,792 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 308 master's degrees, and 282 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
6,768
Completions By Degree
2,382
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Omega Graduate School is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Omega Graduate School. In 2020, 6 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 5 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
0
Completions By Degree
11
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Southern Adventist University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Southern Adventist University. In 2020, 359 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 117 associate degrees, 130 master's degrees, and 11 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,334
Completions By Degree
617
Est. Online Degree Availability
2%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Carson-Newman University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Carson-Newman University. In 2020, 471 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 21 associate degrees, 257 master's degrees, and 56 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,769
Completions By Degree
805
Est. Online Degree Availability
44%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Lee University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Lee University. In 2020, 901 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 160 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,077
Completions By Degree
1,061
Est. Online Degree Availability
30%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Baptist Health Sciences University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Baptist Health Sciences University. In 2020, 218 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 4 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
955
Completions By Degree
222
Est. Online Degree Availability
8%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Huntington University of Health Sciences is an accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Huntington University of Health Sciences. In 2020, 9 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 6 bachelor's degrees, 1 master's degree, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
86
Completions By Degree
16
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Williamson Christian College is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and all programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Williamson Christian College. In 2020, 7 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 1 associate degree, 5 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
47
Completions By Degree
13
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Cumberland University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Cumberland University. In 2020, 266 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 203 associate degrees, 114 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,919
Completions By Degree
583
Est. Online Degree Availability
22%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
King University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at King University. In 2020, 568 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 9 associate degrees, 203 master's degrees, and 5 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,561
Completions By Degree
785
Est. Online Degree Availability
72%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Tennessee Wesleyan University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Tennessee Wesleyan University. In 2020, 296 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 26 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,035
Completions By Degree
322
Est. Online Degree Availability
32%
Completions by Program
Public Colleges & Universities in Tennessee
There are 10 four-year public colleges located in Tennessee . About 106,564 students were enrolled in undergraduate programs, and about 32,261 degrees were completed at public colleges in Tennessee. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Tennessee Technological University is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Tennessee Technological University. In 2020, 1,993 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 365 master's degrees, and 32 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
8,743
Completions By Degree
2,390
Est. Online Degree Availability
13%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Tennessee State University is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Tennessee State University. In 2020, 968 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 9 associate degrees, 354 master's degrees, and 94 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,874
Completions By Degree
1,425
Est. Online Degree Availability
21%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Doctoral degrees are the most popular at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center. In 2020, 592 doctoral degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 182 bachelor's degrees, 213 master's degrees, were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
297
Completions By Degree
987
Est. Online Degree Availability
19%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
East Tennessee State University is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at East Tennessee State University. In 2020, 2,646 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 735 master's degrees, and 283 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
10,490
Completions By Degree
3,664
Est. Online Degree Availability
24%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. In 2020, 2,061 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 415 master's degrees, and 87 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
10,185
Completions By Degree
2,563
Est. Online Degree Availability
7%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. In 2020, 5,293 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 1,626 master's degrees, and 636 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
23,152
Completions By Degree
7,555
Est. Online Degree Availability
12%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
The University of Tennessee-Martin is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at The University of Tennessee-Martin. In 2020, 1,109 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 116 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,227
Completions By Degree
1,225
Est. Online Degree Availability
50%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Austin Peay State University is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Austin Peay State University. In 2020, 1,672 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 1,061 associate degrees, 434 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
8,935
Completions By Degree
3,167
Est. Online Degree Availability
69%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Middle Tennessee State University is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Middle Tennessee State University. In 2020, 4,096 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 722 master's degrees, and 56 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
18,093
Completions By Degree
4,874
Est. Online Degree Availability
11%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Memphis is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Memphis. In 2020, 3,191 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 934 master's degrees, and 286 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
15,568
Completions By Degree
4,411
Est. Online Degree Availability
64%
Completions by Program
Community Colleges in Tennessee
There are 13 community colleges in Tennessee where students can earn 2-year associate degrees. In 2020, about 68,624 students were enrolled in undergraduate courses at community colleges in Tennessee, and about 12,327 associate degrees were completed.
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Southwest Tennessee Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
8,106
Completions By Degree
960
Est. Online Degree Availability
79%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Roane State Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,321
Completions By Degree
983
Est. Online Degree Availability
34%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Walters State Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,678
Completions By Degree
964
Est. Online Degree Availability
3%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Pellissippi State Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
8,361
Completions By Degree
1,651
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Jackson State Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,542
Completions By Degree
620
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Cleveland State Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,394
Completions By Degree
462
Est. Online Degree Availability
85%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Dyersburg State Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,065
Completions By Degree
366
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Nashville State Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and most programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
6,425
Completions By Degree
934
Est. Online Degree Availability
72%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Motlow State Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,131
Completions By Degree
1,125
Est. Online Degree Availability
82%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Volunteer State Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
7,267
Completions By Degree
1,229
Est. Online Degree Availability
78%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Northeast State Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,947
Completions By Degree
991
Est. Online Degree Availability
68%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Columbia State Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,963
Completions By Degree
881
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program
Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Chattanooga State Community College is an accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
6,424
Completions By Degree
1,161
Est. Online Degree Availability
48%
Completions by Program
Affordable Colleges in Tennessee
Wondering what you can expect to pay for a degree in Tennessee, or which Tennessee schools have the most affordable options? According to undergraduate tuition data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the average tuition at Tennessee's 4-year nonprofit schools is $21,649. The average tuition at 4-year for-profit schools in Tennessee is $17,379, while tuition at 2-year online colleges and universities is $4,360.
4-Year Nonprofit
4-Year For-Profit
2-Year
Accredited Colleges in Tennessee
Earning a college degree is an investment — and earning a college degree from an accredited university is one of the best ways to ensure your education is of high quality. Accredited universities are held to rigorous standards by state and regional bodies and undergo regular reviews to verify that their processes and academic programs meet the proper standards.
Wondering if a certain college or university in Tennessee is accredited? View a list of accredited colleges and universities in Tennessee here. We've made it easy to find your school by breaking down the list by school type.
- American Baptist College
- Austin Peay State University
- Baptist Health Sciences University
- Belmont University
- Bethel University
- Bryan College-Dayton
- Carson-Newman University
- Christian Brothers University
- Cumberland University
- East Tennessee State University
- Fisk University
- Freed-Hardeman University
- Johnson University
- King University
- Lane College
- Le Moyne-Owen College
- Lee University
- Lincoln Memorial University
- Lipscomb University
- Martin Methodist College
- Maryville College
- Meharry Medical College
- Memphis Theological Seminary
- Mid-South Christian College
- Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia Inc
- Middle Tennessee State University
- Milligan University
- Omega Graduate School
- Pentecostal Theological Seminary
- Remington College-Memphis Campus
- Rhodes College
- Richmont Graduate University
- Southern Adventist University
- Southern College of Optometry
- Tennessee State University
- Tennessee Technological University
- Tennessee Wesleyan University
- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
- The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
- The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
- The University of Tennessee-Martin
- The University of the South
- Trevecca Nazarene University
- Tusculum University
- Union University
- University of Memphis
- Vanderbilt University
- Visible Music College
- Welch College
- Williamson Christian College
- Franklin University
- Southwest Tennessee Community College
- Roane State Community College
- Walters State Community College
- Pellissippi State Community College
- Jackson State Community College
- Cleveland State Community College
- Dyersburg State Community College
- Nashville State Community College
- Motlow State Community College
- Volunteer State Community College
- Northeast State Community College
- Columbia State Community College
- Chattanooga State Community College
- DeVry University-Tennessee
- Huntington University of Health Sciences
- Hussian College-Daymar College Clarksville
- Hussian College-Daymar College Murfreesboro
- Hussian College-Daymar College Nashville
- Nossi College of Art
- South College
- Strayer University-Tennessee
- SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville