Colleges Near Chattanooga

Colleges and universities near me in the Chattanooga, Tennessee area

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.
Chattanooga, TN within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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University of North Georgia
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Dahlonega, GA

University of North Georgia

Public 4 Year

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  • 18,029enrollment
  • $11,721net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 980-1180SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

81 miles from Chattanooga

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Kennesaw State University
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Kennesaw, GA
 

Kennesaw State University

Public 4 Year

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  • 43,190enrollment
  • $18,079net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1210SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

80 miles from Chattanooga

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University of Alabama at Huntsville
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Huntsville, AL

University of Alabama at Huntsville

Public 4 Year

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#4 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 9,237enrollment
  • $18,588net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1226-1430SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.81Avg GPA

82 miles from Chattanooga

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Oakwood University
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HBCU
Huntsville, AL

Oakwood University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,470enrollment
  • $19,373net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.99Avg GPA

83 miles from Chattanooga

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Middle Tennessee State University
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Murfreesboro, TN

Middle Tennessee State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 20,086enrollment
  • $13,062net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1230SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

83 miles from Chattanooga

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Daymar College Murfreesboro
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Murfreesboro, TN
 

Daymar College Murfreesboro

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 57enrollment
  • $27,840net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

83 miles from Chattanooga

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Gadsden State Community College
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HBCU
Gadsden, AL
 

Gadsden State Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,352enrollment
  • $4,777net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

85 miles from Chattanooga

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Maryville College
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Maryville, TN

Maryville College

Private 4 Year

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#14 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 1,069enrollment
  • $21,583net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 930-1120SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

86 miles from Chattanooga

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Pellissippi State Community College
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Knoxville, TN
 

Pellissippi State Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 8,452enrollment
  • $6,474net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

86 miles from Chattanooga

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University of Phoenix Knoxville
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Knoxville, Tennessee
 

University of Phoenix Knoxville

Private 4 Year

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  • 27enrollment
  • $18,214net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

86 miles from Chattanooga

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Life University
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Marietta, GA

Life University

Private 4 Year

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#9 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,753enrollment
  • $28,226net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 830-1117SAT range
  • 17-19ACT range
  • 3.11Avg GPA

89 miles from Chattanooga

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Chattahoochee Technical College
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Marietta, GA

Chattahoochee Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 9,017enrollment
  • $5,586net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

88 miles from Chattanooga

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Southern Polytechnic State University
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Marietta, Georgia
 

Southern Polytechnic State University

Public 4 Year

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  • 5,784enrollment
  • $10,562net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1300SAT range
  • 22-26ACT range
  • 3.45Estimated Avg GPA

88 miles from Chattanooga

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Jacksonville State University
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Jacksonville, AL

Jacksonville State University

Public 4 Year

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#8 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 9,632enrollment
  • $11,953net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 940-1200SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

91 miles from Chattanooga

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Truett McConnell College
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Cleveland, GA
 

Truett McConnell College

Private 4 Year

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#17 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,796enrollment
  • $18,835net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1190SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

91 miles from Chattanooga

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Fortis College
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Smyrna, GA
 

Fortis College

Private 2 Year

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  • 450enrollment
  • $19,681net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

91 miles from Chattanooga

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University of Phoenix Atlanta Campus
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Sandy Springs, Georgia
 

University of Phoenix Atlanta Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,648enrollment
  • $17,518net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

91 miles from Chattanooga

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Brown Mackie College Atlanta
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Atlanta, GA
 

Brown Mackie College Atlanta

Private 2 Year

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  • 220enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

93 miles from Chattanooga

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FAQ's

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.