Colleges Near Fairfield

Colleges and universities near me in the Fairfield, Tennessee area

There are 25 colleges within 50 miles of Fairfield enrolling a total of 82,345 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Tennessee with a population of 131, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Fairfield. The nearest college is Daymar College Scottsville in Scottsville at a distance of 11.5 miles from Fairfield. Driving time to these schools from Fairfield should be less than 1 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 Western Kentucky University enrolling 16,493 students. In terms of affordability, Volunteer State Community College in Gallatin offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,104 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 Fairfield.
Fairfield, TN within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Vanderbilt University
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Nashville, TN

Vanderbilt University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

#14 Best Colleges in America

  • 13,710enrollment
  • $25,606net price
  • 7%acceptance rate
  • 1490-1570SAT range
  • 34-35ACT range
  • 3.89Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

42 miles from Fairfield

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Fortis Institute Nashville
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Nashville, TN
 

Fortis Institute Nashville

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 383enrollment
  • $27,468net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

41 miles from Fairfield

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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

44 miles from Fairfield

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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

  • 4,704enrollment
  • $27,937net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1320SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA

44 miles from Fairfield

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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

 

  • 394enrollment
  • $18,966net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA

43 miles from Fairfield

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Nashville State Community College
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Nashville, TN

Nashville State Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 6,617enrollment
  • $6,790net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.91Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 13

44 miles from Fairfield

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National College of Business and Technology Nashville
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Nashville, TN
 

National College of Business and Technology Nashville

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 217enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

45 miles from Fairfield

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Volunteer State Community College and is 19.7 miles from Fairfield. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Volunteer State Community College are $4,404 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Volunteer State Community College freshmen are usually B students in high school with average GPA of 3.24. Learn more about Volunteer State Community College admission chances.