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Colleges and universities in Tennessee

Tennessee has 137 colleges and universities in our directory (46 public, 45 private nonprofit, 46 for-profit). Together they enroll about 355,779 students. 60 offer programs that can be completed online.

Cities with the most schools: Nashville (22), Memphis (21), Knoxville (7), Chattanooga (6), Jackson (5), Clarksville (4), Cleveland (4), Cookeville (4), Johnson City (3), Murfreesboro (3), Athens (2), Dayton (2)

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Showing 1–24 of 137 schools

UT
Public
Students
38,728
Retention
92%
Programs
210
Awards 2024-25
9,900
CampusOnlineHybrid
MarketingLogistics, Materials, and Supply Chain ManagementResearch and Experimental Psychology, Other +207
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MTS
Public
Students
20,488
Retention
80%
Programs
112
Awards 2024-25
4,539
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherPsychology, General +109
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UM
Public

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN

Students
20,276
Retention
77%
Programs
140
Awards 2024-25
4,829
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingExercise Science and KinesiologyBusiness Administration and Management +137
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ETS
Public
Students
13,728
Retention
76%
Programs
109
Awards 2024-25
3,310
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingBusiness Administration and ManagementPsychology, General +106
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VU
Private nonprofit

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

Students
13,575
Retention
96%
Programs
181
Awards 2024-25
4,249
CampusOnlineHybrid
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, OtherComputer ScienceSocial Sciences, General +178
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UT
Public
Students
11,775
Retention
73%
Programs
74
Awards 2024-25
2,705
CampusOnlineHybrid
Psychology, GeneralBusiness Administration and ManagementExercise Science and Kinesiology +71
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SC
Private for-profit

South College

Knoxville, TN

Admission
Open
Students
11,557
Retention
52%
Programs
77
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingMedical/Clinical AssistantPhysician Assistant +74
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TTU
Public
Students
10,511
Retention
78%
Programs
76
Awards 2024-25
2,391
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementComputer ScienceRegistered Nursing +73
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APS
Public
Students
10,439
Retention
70%
Programs
71
Awards 2024-25
2,890
CampusOnlineHybrid
General StudiesEducational Leadership and AdministrationRegistered Nursing +68
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PSC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
9,399
Retention
58%
Programs
41
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesEngineering Technologies/TechniciansCommunications Technology/Technician +38
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BU
Private nonprofit

Belmont University

Nashville, TN

Students
8,803
Retention
87%
Programs
116
Awards 2024-25
2,274
CampusOnlineHybrid
Music ManagementMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherRegistered Nursing +113
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CSC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
7,623
Retention
57%
Programs
52
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesRegistered NursingEngineering Technologies/Technicians +49
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NSC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
7,533
Retention
44%
Programs
34
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesCulinary Arts/Chef TrainingEducation, General +31
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UT
Public
Students
7,499
Retention
77%
Programs
49
Awards 2024-25
1,279
CampusOnlineHybrid
Teacher Education, Multiple LevelsBusiness Administration and ManagementMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies +46
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STC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
7,004
Retention
46%
Programs
46
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesEmergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)Registered Nursing +43
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VSC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
6,963
Retention
51%
Programs
29
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesInformation TechnologyFire Science +26
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TSU
Public
Students
6,310
Retention
33%
Programs
61
Awards 2024-25
1,210
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementPsychology, GeneralBiology +58
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LMU
Private nonprofit
Students
6,081
Retention
72%
Programs
49
Awards 2024-25
1,762
CampusOnlineHybrid
Osteopathic MedicinePhysician AssistantRegistered Nursing +46
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MSC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
5,980
Retention
55%
Programs
12
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesEmergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)Registered Nursing +9
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WSC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
5,899
Retention
53%
Programs
28
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesCriminal Justice/Police ScienceRegistered Nursing +25
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NSC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
5,757
Retention
59%
Programs
31
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherRegistered Nursing +28
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CSC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
5,712
Retention
55%
Programs
20
CampusHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesRegistered NursingBusiness Administration and Management +17
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LU
Private nonprofit

Lipscomb University

Nashville, TN

Students
5,017
Retention
84%
Programs
149
Awards 2024-25
1,583
CampusOnlineHybrid
Curriculum and InstructionEducational Leadership and AdministrationBusiness Administration and Management +146
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RSC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
5,002
Retention
58%
Programs
33
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesRegistered NursingBusiness Administration and Management +30
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