Colleges Near Athens

Colleges and universities near me in the Athens, Tennessee area

There 20 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 56,565 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Tennessee with a population of 13,458, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Athens. Driving time to these schools from Athens should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Southern Adventist University in Collegedale which is ranked #563 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga enrolling 11,283 students. In terms of affordability, Tri County Community College in Murphy offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,304 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Athens.
Athens, TN within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Tennessee Temple University
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Chattanooga, Tennessee
 

Tennessee Temple University

Private 4 Year

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  • 730enrollment
  • $14,115net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
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48 miles from Athens

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South College
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Knoxville, TN
 

South College

Private 4 Year

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  • 6,182enrollment
  • $14,831net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
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50 miles from Athens

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Cleveland State Community College and is 23.3 miles from Athens. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Cleveland State Community College are $4,400 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Cleveland State Community College freshmen are usually B students in high school with average GPA of 3.29. Learn more about Cleveland State Community College admission chances.