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 347,937 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 #82 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Kennesaw State University enrolling 45,069 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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American InterContinental University Atlanta
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Atlanta, GA
 

American InterContinental University Atlanta

Private 4 Year

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  • 729enrollment
  • $15,590net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

93 miles from Chattanooga

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Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs
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Atlanta, GA
 

Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs

Private 4 Year

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  • 35enrollment
  • $19,526net price
  • 33%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

93 miles from Chattanooga

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West Georgia Technical College
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Waco, GA
 

West Georgia Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 6,722enrollment
  • $2,780net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

95 miles from Chattanooga

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South College
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Knoxville, TN
 

South College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,234enrollment
  • $16,584net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

95 miles from Chattanooga

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The University of Tennessee
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Knoxville, TN

The University of Tennessee

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#1 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 36,304enrollment
  • $20,885net price
  • 46%acceptance rate
  • 1190-1340SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.66Estimated Avg GPA

96 miles from Chattanooga

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Interactive College of Technology Chamblee
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Chamblee, GA
 

Interactive College of Technology Chamblee

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 529enrollment
  • $13,775net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

98 miles from Chattanooga

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Brenau University
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Gainesville, GA

Brenau University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 2,420enrollment
  • $20,860net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 990-1170SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

97 miles from Chattanooga

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Gainesville State College
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Oakwood, Georgia
 

Gainesville State College

Public 4 Year

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  • 8,568enrollment
  • -net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 930-1160SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

97 miles from Chattanooga

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Lanier Technical College
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Oakwood, GA

Lanier Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 6,145enrollment
  • $6,823net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

97 miles from Chattanooga

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Athens State University
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Athens, AL
 

Athens State University

Public 4 Year

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  • 2,955enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

99 miles from Chattanooga

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Herzing University Atlanta
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Atlanta, GA
 

Herzing University Atlanta

Private 4 Year

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  • 555enrollment
  • $22,886net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

98 miles from Chattanooga

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Oglethorpe University
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Atlanta, GA

Oglethorpe University

Private 4 Year

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#6 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 1,522enrollment
  • $22,251net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 1106-1320SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA

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97 miles from Chattanooga

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Cumberland University
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Lebanon, TN

Cumberland University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 3,072enrollment
  • $17,669net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

98 miles from Chattanooga

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Fountainhead College of Technology
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Knoxville, TN
 

Fountainhead College of Technology

Private 4 Year

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  • 88enrollment
  • $19,476net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

100 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 $4,550 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.