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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 121–137 of 137 schools

VBC
Private for-profit

Vibe Barber College

Memphis, TN

Admission
Open
Students
71
Retention
88%
Programs
2
Campus
Barbering
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OGS
Private nonprofit
Students
69
Programs
5
Awards 2024-25
9
CampusOnlineHybrid
Social Sciences, OtherResearch Methodology and Quantitative MethodsOrganizational Leadership +2
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WCC
Private nonprofit
Admission
Open
Students
64
Retention
50%
Programs
3
CampusOnlineHybrid
Religion/Religious Studies, OtherNon-Profit/Public/Organizational ManagementBusiness Administration and Management
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ABS
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
63
Retention
86%
Programs
1
Campus
Cosmetology
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NCI
Private for-profit

North Central Institute

Clarksville, TN

Admission
Open
Students
61
Retention
100%
Programs
3
Campus
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/TechnicianAirframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/TechnicianAvionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
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NFI
Private for-profit

Nashville Film Institute

Nashville, TN

Admission
Open
Students
60
Retention
77%
Programs
1
CampusHybrid
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
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ECC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
53
Retention
83%
Programs
3
Campus
Nail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristCosmetologyAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
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ABC
Private nonprofit

American Baptist College

Nashville, TN

Admission
Open
Students
46
Retention
100%
Programs
5
CampusHybrid
Human ServicesTheology and Religious Vocations, OtherGeneral Studies +2
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MCC
Private nonprofit
Students
32
Retention
25%
Programs
9
Awards 2024-25
8
CampusOnlineHybrid
Divinity/Ministry +8
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MIM
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
29
Programs
1
Awards 2024-25
17
Campus
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
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MBI
Private for-profit

Mind Body Institute

Madison, TN

Admission
Open
Students
29
Programs
1
Awards 2024-25
49
Campus
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
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SIC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
22
Retention
95%
Programs
4
Campus
CosmetologyNail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristCosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor +1
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SHA
Private for-profit

Studio 75 Hair Academy

Millington, TN

Admission
Open
Students
14
Retention
100%
Programs
2
Campus
Cosmetology
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HIM
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
8
Retention
100%
Programs
4
Campus
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, OtherAdministrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceHealth Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician +1
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