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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 97–120 of 137 schools

PMS
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
216
Retention
77%
Programs
2
Campus
CosmetologyCosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
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HU
Private nonprofit
Students
201
Retention
80%
Programs
9
Awards 2024-25
39
CampusOnlineHybrid
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, OtherRegistered NursingSterile Processing Technology/Technician +6
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PMS
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
201
Retention
77%
Programs
4
Campus
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetologyCosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor +1
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AAH
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
194
Programs
6
Awards 2024-25
201
CampusOnlineHybrid
Medical/Clinical AssistantPhlebotomy Technician +4
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JAG
Private nonprofit

John A Gupton College

Nashville, TN

Students
166
Retention
69%
Programs
2
Awards 2024-25
46
CampusHybrid
Funeral Service and Mortuary ScienceFuneral Direction/Service
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MTS
Private nonprofit
Students
157
Programs
3
Awards 2024-25
51
CampusHybrid
Theological and Ministerial Studies, OtherDivinity/MinistryReligion/Religious Studies
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EBS
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
156
Retention
51%
Programs
3
Campus
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetologyCosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
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GA
Private for-profit

Gould's Academy

Memphis, TN

Admission
Open
Students
148
Retention
88%
Programs
4
Campus
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistNail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristCosmetology +1
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GA
Private for-profit

Gould's Academy

Bartlett, TN

Admission
Open
Students
135
Retention
93%
Programs
5
Campus
CosmetologyAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistNail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist +2
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LTC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
128
Retention
70%
Programs
6
Campus
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetologyMassage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage +3
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SAS
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
117
Retention
1%
Programs
6
Campus
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistNail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristCosmetology +3
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FHA
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
116
Retention
80%
Programs
4
Campus
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetologyNail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist +1
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EBS
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
111
Retention
81%
Programs
3
Campus
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetologyCosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
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ABC
Private for-profit

Austin's Beauty College Inc

Clarksville, TN

Admission
Open
Students
101
Retention
75%
Programs
3
Campus
CosmetologyCosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other
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TB
Private for-profit

TC Beauty

Johnson City, TN

Admission
Open
Students
100
Retention
91%
Programs
5
Campus
Nail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristCosmetologyAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist +2
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GCC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
96
Retention
63%
Programs
4
Campus
CosmetologyMedical/Clinical AssistantHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician +1
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VMC
Private nonprofit

Visible Music College

Memphis, TN

Students
89
Retention
67%
Programs
10
Awards 2024-25
46
CampusOnlineHybrid
Music PerformanceLay MinistryDigital Communication and Media/Multimedia +7
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HAL
Private for-profit

The Hair Academy LLC

Fayetteville, TN

Admission
Open
Students
82
Retention
82%
Programs
4
Campus
CosmetologyAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist +2
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LBS
Private for-profit

Love Beauty School Inc

Manchester, TN

Admission
Open
Students
75
Retention
98%
Programs
4
Campus
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetologyNail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist +1
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EBS
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
73
Retention
77%
Programs
2
Campus
CosmetologyCosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
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