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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 49–72 of 137 schools

TCA
Public
Admission
Open
Students
1,659
Retention
74%
Programs
20
CampusHybrid
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and InstructorLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingWelding Technology +17
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TCA
Public
Admission
Open
Students
1,628
Retention
74%
Programs
16
Campus
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/TechnicianIndustrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician +13
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MU
Private nonprofit

Milligan University

Milligan, TN

Students
1,240
Retention
82%
Programs
50
Awards 2024-25
310
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementOccupational Therapy/TherapistPhysician Assistant +47
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MMC
Private nonprofit

Meharry Medical College

Nashville, TN

Students
1,226
Programs
10
Awards 2024-25
388
Campus
Health Services/Allied Health/Health SciencesMedicineDentistry +7
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TWU
Private nonprofit
Students
1,198
Retention
72%
Programs
56
Awards 2024-25
376
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingBusiness Administration and ManagementOccupational Therapy/Therapist +53
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KU
Private nonprofit

King University

Bristol, TN

Students
1,157
Retention
60%
Programs
49
Awards 2024-25
383
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementSocial WorkRegistered Nursing +46
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MC
Private nonprofit

Maryville College

Maryville, TN

Students
1,136
Retention
71%
Programs
60
Awards 2024-25
217
CampusHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementHealth and WellnessPsychology, General +57
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TU
Private nonprofit

Tusculum University

Greeneville, TN

Students
1,103
Retention
63%
Programs
28
Awards 2024-25
335
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementEducation, GeneralSport and Fitness Administration/Management +25
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FU
Private nonprofit

Fisk University

Nashville, TN

Students
1,059
Retention
74%
Programs
23
Awards 2024-25
133
CampusHybrid
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralGeneral StudiesPsychology, General +20
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UTS
Public
Students
1,046
Retention
77%
Programs
23
Awards 2024-25
228
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, OtherCriminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration +20
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JU
Private nonprofit

Johnson University

Knoxville, TN

Students
978
Retention
69%
Programs
56
Awards 2024-25
236
CampusOnlineHybrid
BibleBusiness Administration and ManagementDivinity/Ministry +53
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NAC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
967
Retention
73%
Programs
5
Campus
Welding TechnologyAutomobileHeavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician +2
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BHS
Private nonprofit
Students
891
Retention
53%
Programs
14
Awards 2024-25
193
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingHealthNursing Practice +11
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TCA
Public
Admission
Open
Students
768
Retention
71%
Programs
18
Campus
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and InstructorLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingIndustrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician +15
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TCA
Public
Admission
Open
Students
749
Retention
76%
Programs
17
Campus
Welding TechnologyLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingTruck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor +14
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