Colleges Near Cookeville

Colleges and universities near me in the Cookeville, Tennessee area

There are 2 colleges in Cookeville and 63 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 271,350 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Tennessee with a population of 30,435, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Cookeville. Driving time to these schools from Cookeville should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Vanderbilt University in Nashville which is ranked #14 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is The University of Tennessee enrolling 36,304 students. In terms of affordability, Dalton State College in Dalton offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,563 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 Cookeville.
Cookeville, TN within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Tennessee Wesleyan College
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Athens, TN
 

Tennessee Wesleyan College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#14 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 1,074enrollment
  • $16,414net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 960-1100SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

71 miles from Cookeville

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Trevecca Nazarene University
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Nashville, TN

Trevecca Nazarene University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 3,196enrollment
  • $16,222net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 973-1193SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

70 miles from Cookeville

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American Baptist College
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HBCU
Nashville, TN
 

American Baptist College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 48enrollment
  • $18,124net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

72 miles from Cookeville

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Belmont University
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Nashville, TN

Belmont University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 8,862enrollment
  • $37,558net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1350SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

72 miles from Cookeville

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Lipscomb University
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Nashville, TN

Lipscomb University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#5 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 5,047enrollment
  • $27,386net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1145-1350SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA

72 miles from Cookeville

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Fisk University
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HBCU
Nashville, TN

Fisk University

Private 4 Year

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#10 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 1,005enrollment
  • $19,836net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1480SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

73 miles from Cookeville

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John A Gupton College
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Nashville, TN
 

John A Gupton College

Private 2 Year

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  • 160enrollment
  • $21,014net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 890-960SAT range
  • 19-22ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

72 miles from Cookeville

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Vanderbilt University
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Nashville, TN

Vanderbilt University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

#14 Best Colleges in America

  • 13,456enrollment
  • $26,689net price
  • 6%acceptance rate
  • 1510-1560SAT range
  • 34-35ACT range
  • 3.89Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

73 miles from Cookeville

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Watkins College of Art Design & Film
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Nashville, TN
 

Watkins College of Art Design & Film

Private 4 Year

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  • 193enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.33Estimated Avg GPA

73 miles from Cookeville

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Free Will Baptist Bible College
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Nashville, TN
 

Free Will Baptist Bible College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 389enrollment
  • $19,214net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA

74 miles from Cookeville

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Fortis Institute Nashville
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Nashville, TN
 

Fortis Institute Nashville

Private 2 Year

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  • 392enrollment
  • $29,860net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

73 miles from Cookeville

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Aquinas College
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Nashville, TN

Aquinas College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 342enrollment
  • $20,892net price
  • 40%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1370SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

75 miles from Cookeville

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Chattanooga State Community College
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Chattanooga, TN
 

Chattanooga State Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 6,601enrollment
  • $6,151net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

74 miles from Cookeville

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Cleveland State Community College
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Cleveland, TN
 

Cleveland State Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,254enrollment
  • $6,922net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 17

74 miles from Cookeville

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Tennessee State University
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HBCU
Nashville, TN

Tennessee State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 8,198enrollment
  • $9,231net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 856-1068SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.22Avg GPA

74 miles from Cookeville

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Hiwassee College
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Madisonville, TN
 

Hiwassee College

Private 4 Year

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  • 253enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

76 miles from Cookeville

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Nashville State Community College
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Nashville, TN

Nashville State Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 6,608enrollment
  • $6,519net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.91Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 13

75 miles from Cookeville

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Williamson Christian College
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Franklin, TN
 

Williamson Christian College

Private 4 Year

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  • 57enrollment
  • $19,813net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA

75 miles from Cookeville

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Roane State Community College and is 52.7 miles from Cookeville. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Roane State Community College are $4,762 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Roane State Community College freshmen are usually B students in high school with average GPA of 3.17. Learn more about Roane State Community College admission chances.