There are 7 colleges in Chattanooga and 68 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 334,660 students. These are the closest colleges.
Located in Tennessee with a population of 167,674, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Chattanooga. Driving time to these schools from Chattanooga should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Sewanee The University of the South in Sewanee which is ranked #83 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Kennesaw State University enrolling 43,190 students. In terms of affordability, Gainesville State College in Oakwood offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,277 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 Chattanooga.
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Public 2 Year
0 reviews
2 miles from Chattanooga
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
3 miles from Chattanooga
Public 4 Year
1 reviews
#6 Best Public Universities in Tennessee
Applications Due May 1
3 miles from Chattanooga
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
3 miles from Chattanooga
Private 2 Year
1 reviews
3 miles from Chattanooga
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
5 miles from Chattanooga
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
5 miles from Chattanooga
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Mar 1
10 miles from Chattanooga
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#9 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
11 miles from Chattanooga
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
22 miles from Chattanooga
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Aug 17
23 miles from Chattanooga
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#16 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
22 miles from Chattanooga
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Jul 1
24 miles from Chattanooga
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
32 miles from Chattanooga
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#2 Best Colleges in Tennessee
Applications Due Feb 1
39 miles from Chattanooga
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#11 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
45 miles from Chattanooga
Public 2 Year
1 reviews
52 miles from Chattanooga
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#4 Best Private Colleges in Georgia
Applications Due Jul 15
54 miles from Chattanooga
The closest community college is Chattanooga State Community College and is 2.4 miles from Chattanooga. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.
Tuition and fees at Chattanooga State Community College are $4,430 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.
Chattanooga State Community College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.