Colleges Near Knoxville

Colleges and universities near me in the Knoxville, Tennessee area

There are 7 colleges in Knoxville and 58 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 233,174 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Tennessee with a population of 178,874, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Knoxville. Driving time to these schools from Knoxville should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is The University of Tennessee 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 Knoxville.
Knoxville, TN within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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South College
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Knoxville, TN
 

South College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 6,182enrollment
  • $14,831net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

2 miles from Knoxville

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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

  • 33,805enrollment
  • $21,880net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1330SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.66Estimated Avg GPA

1 miles from Knoxville

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Fountainhead College of Technology
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Knoxville, TN
 

Fountainhead College of Technology

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 88enrollment
  • $19,476net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

4 miles from Knoxville

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Remington College Knoxville
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Knoxville, Tennessee
 

Remington College Knoxville

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 217enrollment
  • $24,565net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

8 miles from Knoxville

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Johnson University
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Knoxville, TN
 

Johnson University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 939enrollment
  • $21,012net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1175SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

11 miles from Knoxville

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University of Phoenix Knoxville
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Knoxville, Tennessee
 

University of Phoenix Knoxville

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 27enrollment
  • $18,214net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

11 miles from Knoxville

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Pellissippi State Community College
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Knoxville, TN
 

Pellissippi State Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 8,452enrollment
  • $6,474net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

12 miles from Knoxville

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Maryville College
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Maryville, TN

Maryville College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#14 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 1,069enrollment
  • $21,583net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 930-1120SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

15 miles from Knoxville

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Carson Newman College
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Jefferson City, TN
 

Carson Newman College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#15 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 2,586enrollment
  • $20,111net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 980-1143SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

27 miles from Knoxville

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Hiwassee College
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Madisonville, TN
 

Hiwassee College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

37 miles from Knoxville

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Roane State Community College
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Harriman, TN
 

Roane State Community College

Public 2 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 4,457enrollment
  • $4,573net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.17Avg GPA

38 miles from Knoxville

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Walters State Community College
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Morristown, TN
 

Walters State Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 5,477enrollment
  • $5,120net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

42 miles from Knoxville

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Lincoln Memorial University
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Harrogate, TN

Lincoln Memorial University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 5,418enrollment
  • $19,162net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 982-1190SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA

45 miles from Knoxville

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Tennessee Wesleyan College
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Athens, TN
 

Tennessee Wesleyan College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#11 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 1,052enrollment
  • $13,591net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 950-1150SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

51 miles from Knoxville

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Clear Creek Baptist Bible College
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Pineville, KY
 

Clear Creek Baptist Bible College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 147enrollment
  • $16,836net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

54 miles from Knoxville

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University of the Cumberlands
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Williamsburg, KY

University of the Cumberlands

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in Kentucky

  • 18,053enrollment
  • $14,337net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 960-1160SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 31

54 miles from Knoxville

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Southwestern Community College
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Sylva, NC
 

Southwestern Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,256enrollment
  • $8,858net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

60 miles from Knoxville

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Union College
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Barbourville, KY

Union College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 970enrollment
  • $18,221net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 955-1148SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.15Avg GPA

62 miles from Knoxville

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The closest community college is Pellissippi State Community College and is 12.4 miles from Knoxville. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Pellissippi State Community College are $4,456 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.