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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 25–48 of 137 schools

MC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
4,462
Retention
0%
Programs
24
CampusOnlineHybrid
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/CoderBusiness Administration and ManagementTruck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor +21
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LU
Private nonprofit

Lee University

Cleveland, TN

Students
3,714
Retention
82%
Programs
112
Awards 2024-25
796
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementPsychology, GeneralLiberal Arts and Sciences +109
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JSC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
3,518
Retention
54%
Programs
20
CampusHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesRegistered NursingEmergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) +17
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CU
Private nonprofit

Cumberland University

Lebanon, TN

Students
3,457
Retention
59%
Programs
59
Awards 2024-25
855
CampusOnlineHybrid
Information Technology Project ManagementLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, OtherBusiness/Commerce +56
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DSC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
3,296
Retention
63%
Programs
22
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesRegistered NursingEmergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) +19
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CSC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
3,282
Retention
52%
Programs
25
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesBusiness Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice/Police Science +22
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SAU
Private nonprofit
Students
3,229
Retention
83%
Programs
141
Awards 2024-25
664
CampusHybrid
Social WorkBusiness Administration and ManagementBiomedical Sciences +138
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TNU
Private nonprofit
Students
3,195
Retention
74%
Programs
99
Awards 2024-25
964
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementEducational Administration and Supervision, OtherPsychology, General +96
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TCA
Public
Admission
Open
Students
3,117
Retention
82%
Programs
23
Campus
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingWelding TechnologyTruck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor +20
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BU
Private nonprofit

Bethel University

McKenzie, TN

Students
2,936
Retention
54%
Programs
41
Awards 2024-25
556
CampusOnlineHybrid
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesOrganizational LeadershipBusiness Administration and Management +38
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UU
Private nonprofit

Union University

Jackson, TN

Students
2,713
Retention
89%
Programs
123
Awards 2024-25
761
CampusOnlineHybrid
Social WorkBusiness Administration and ManagementEducational Leadership and Administration +120
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CU
Private nonprofit

Carson-Newman University

Jefferson City, TN

Students
2,669
Retention
74%
Programs
123
Awards 2024-25
873
CampusOnlineHybrid
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum SupervisionBusiness Administration and ManagementTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other +120
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FU
Private nonprofit
Students
2,306
Retention
86%
Programs
69
Awards 2024-25
506
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementRegistered NursingAccounting +66
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SU
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
1,965
Retention
100%
Programs
23
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business/CommerceInformation TechnologyCriminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration +20
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TCA
Public
Admission
Open
Students
1,960
Retention
62%
Programs
27
Campus
Welding TechnologyAirframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician +24
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RC
Private nonprofit

Rhodes College

Memphis, TN

Students
1,861
Retention
92%
Programs
45
Awards 2024-25
551
Campus
BiologyBusiness Administration and ManagementComputer Science +42
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CBU
Private nonprofit
Students
1,772
Retention
75%
Programs
72
Awards 2024-25
676
CampusOnlineHybrid
Computer Systems Analysis/AnalystBusiness Administration and ManagementTeacher Education, Multiple Levels +69
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US
Private nonprofit
Students
1,724
Retention
89%
Programs
43
Awards 2024-25
479
CampusHybrid
Econometrics and Quantitative EconomicsPolitical Science and GovernmentBiology +40
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SIT
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
1,712
Programs
3
Awards 2024-25
656
Campus
Recording Arts Technology/TechnicianArts, Entertainment, and Media Management, OtherCinematography and Film/Video Production
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BC
Private nonprofit
Admission
Open
Students
1,701
Retention
71%
Programs
44
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementPsychology, GeneralElementary Education and Teaching +41
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