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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 73–96 of 137 schools

LC
Private nonprofit

Lane College

Jackson, TN

Admission
Open
Students
738
Retention
44%
Programs
17
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice/Safety StudiesMass Communication/Media Studies +14
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LMC
Private nonprofit

Le Moyne-Owen College

Memphis, TN

Students
659
Retention
47%
Programs
35
Awards 2024-25
86
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice/Law Enforcement AdministrationMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies +32
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CCC
Private for-profit
Students
517
Retention
67%
Programs
18
Awards 2024-25
1,178
CampusHybrid
Dental Assisting/AssistantMedical Office Assistant/SpecialistPolysomnography +15
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PTS
Private nonprofit
Students
517
Programs
5
Awards 2024-25
97
CampusOnlineHybrid
TheologyClinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient CounselingPre-Theology +2
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WRM
Private nonprofit
Admission
Open
Students
468
Retention
55%
Programs
7
Campus
Welding TechnologyHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/TechnicianMachine Tool Technology +4
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FI
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
393
Retention
43%
Programs
7
CampusHybrid
Medical/Clinical AssistantHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/TechnicianRegistered Nursing +4
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WC
Private nonprofit

Welch College

Gallatin, TN

Admission
Open
Students
389
Retention
61%
Programs
35
CampusOnlineHybrid
BibleBusiness Administration and ManagementPsychology, General +32
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TA
Public

TCAT Athens

Athens, TN

Admission
Open
Students
366
Retention
78%
Programs
11
Campus
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingIndustrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/TechnicianAutomobile +8
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FI
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
334
Retention
72%
Programs
6
CampusHybrid
Registered NursingMedical/Clinical AssistantHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician +3
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RCC
Private nonprofit
Admission
Open
Students
331
Retention
40%
Programs
11
CampusHybrid
Cooking and Related Culinary ArtsHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/TechnicianBuilding/Property Maintenance +8
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RGU
Private nonprofit
Students
329
Programs
2
Awards 2024-25
94
CampusOnlineHybrid
Mental Health Counseling/CounselorTheology
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TSB
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
323
Retention
55%
Programs
4
Campus
CosmetologyAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor +1
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GCC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
300
Retention
63%
Programs
9
Campus
Nail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetology +6
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RCC
Private nonprofit
Admission
Open
Students
280
Retention
59%
Programs
9
CampusHybrid
Dental Hygiene/HygienistDental Assisting/AssistantNursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide +6
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BBI
Private nonprofit
Admission
Open
Students
265
Retention
91%
Programs
2
Campus
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetology
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CCM
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
252
Retention
31%
Programs
11
CampusOnlineHybrid
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, OtherDental Assisting/AssistantNail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist +8
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NCA
Private for-profit
Students
247
Retention
88%
Programs
5
Awards 2024-25
90
Campus
Cooking and Related Culinary ArtsCommercial PhotographyGraphic Design +2
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