Colleges Near Dayton

Colleges and universities near me in the Dayton, Tennessee area

There 45 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 216,476 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Tennessee with a population of 7,191, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Dayton. Driving time to these schools from Dayton 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 The University of Tennessee enrolling 36,304 students. In terms of affordability, Georgia Highlands College in Rome offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,280 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 Dayton.
Dayton, TN within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Bryan College
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Dayton, TN
 

Bryan College

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,548enrollment
  • $17,105net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA

0 miles from Dayton

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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

21 miles from Dayton

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Pentecostal Theological Seminary
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Cleveland, TN
 

Pentecostal Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

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  • 501enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

24 miles from Dayton

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Lee University
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Cleveland, TN

Lee University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#16 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 3,680enrollment
  • $20,222net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1240SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA

24 miles from Dayton

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Tennessee Wesleyan College
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Athens, TN
 

Tennessee Wesleyan College

Private 4 Year

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#14 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

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

24 miles from Dayton

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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

30 miles from Dayton

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Southern Adventist University
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Collegedale, TN
 

Southern Adventist University

Private 4 Year

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#9 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 3,154enrollment
  • $25,374net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 970-1270SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

31 miles from Dayton

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Miller Motte Technical College Chattanooga
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Chattanooga, TN
 

Miller Motte Technical College Chattanooga

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 3,667enrollment
  • $25,215net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

32 miles from Dayton

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Chattanooga College Medical Dental and Technical Careers
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Chattanooga, TN
 

Chattanooga College Medical Dental and Technical Careers

Private 2 Year

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  • 311enrollment
  • $28,357net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

35 miles from Dayton

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Roane State Community College
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Harriman, TN
 

Roane State Community College

Public 2 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 4,822enrollment
  • $3,466net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.17Avg GPA

35 miles from Dayton

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The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
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Chattanooga, TN

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 11,380enrollment
  • $13,801net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1005-1185SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

35 miles from Dayton

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Tennessee Temple University
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Chattanooga, Tennessee
 

Tennessee Temple University

Private 4 Year

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  • 730enrollment
  • $14,115net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

35 miles from Dayton

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Virginia College School of Business and Health
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Chattanooga, TN
 

Virginia College School of Business and Health

Private 4 Year

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  • 327enrollment
  • $28,851net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

35 miles from Dayton

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University of Phoenix Chattanooga Campus
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Chattanooga, Tennessee
 

University of Phoenix Chattanooga Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 487enrollment
  • $18,784net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

35 miles from Dayton

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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

37 miles from Dayton

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Covenant College
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Lookout Mountain, GA

Covenant College

Private 4 Year

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  • 928enrollment
  • $25,471net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1390SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

42 miles from Dayton

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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

50 miles from Dayton

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Fortis Institute
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Cookeville, TN
 

Fortis Institute

Private 2 Year

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  • 214enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

52 miles from Dayton

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Cleveland State Community College and is 21.5 miles from Dayton. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Cleveland State Community College are $4,530 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Cleveland State Community College freshmen are usually B students in high school with average GPA of 3.29. Learn more about Cleveland State Community College admission chances.