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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University of the Cumberlands
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Williamsburg, KY

University of the Cumberlands

Private 4 Year

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#9 Best Private Colleges in Kentucky

  • 20,327enrollment
  • $11,555net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 960-1160SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 31

85 miles from Cookeville

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South College
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Knoxville, TN
 

South College

Private 4 Year

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

86 miles from Cookeville

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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

89 miles from Cookeville

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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

89 miles from Cookeville

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Remington College Knoxville
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Knoxville, Tennessee
 

Remington College Knoxville

Private 4 Year

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  • 111enrollment
  • $21,571net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

88 miles from Cookeville

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Maryville College
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Maryville, TN

Maryville College

Private 4 Year

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#13 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 1,147enrollment
  • $20,990net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1018-1188SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

90 miles from Cookeville

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Columbia State Community College
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Columbia, TN
 

Columbia State Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,115enrollment
  • $7,378net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 13

97 miles from Cookeville

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Dalton State College
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Dalton, GA

Dalton State College

Public 4 Year

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  • 4,902enrollment
  • $5,083net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

99 miles from Cookeville

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Johnson University
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Knoxville, TN
 

Johnson University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 950enrollment
  • $20,713net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 890-1090SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

99 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.