There 49 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 169,979 students. These are the closest colleges.
Located in Tennessee with a population of 8,047, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Jefferson City. Driving time to these schools from Jefferson City should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is The University of Tennessee in Knoxville which is ranked #232 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is The University of Tennessee enrolling 33,805 students. In terms of affordability, Western Carolina University in Cullowhee offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,000 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 Jefferson City.
49 results
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#15 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
1 miles from Jefferson City
Public 2 Year
1 reviews
14 miles from Jefferson City
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
Applications Due Aug 1
20 miles from Jefferson City
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
25 miles from Jefferson City
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
25 miles from Jefferson City
Public 4 Year
4 reviews
#1 Best Public Universities in Tennessee
27 miles from Jefferson City
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
30 miles from Jefferson City
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#7 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
33 miles from Jefferson City
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#14 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
37 miles from Jefferson City
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
39 miles from Jefferson City
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
40 miles from Jefferson City
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#19 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
40 miles from Jefferson City
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Jul 15
44 miles from Jefferson City
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
52 miles from Jefferson City
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#8 Best Private Colleges in Kentucky
Applications Due Aug 31
57 miles from Jefferson City
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
56 miles from Jefferson City
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
56 miles from Jefferson City
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
56 miles from Jefferson City
The closest community college is Walters State Community College and is 13.9 miles from Jefferson City. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.
Tuition and fees at Walters State Community College are $4,399 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.
Walters State Community College freshmen are usually B+ students in high school with average GPA of 3.33. Learn more about Walters State Community College admission chances.