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.
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Private 4 Year
0 reviews
2 miles from Knoxville
Public 4 Year
4 reviews
#1 Best Public Universities in Tennessee
1 miles from Knoxville
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
4 miles from Knoxville
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
8 miles from Knoxville
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
Applications Due Aug 1
11 miles from Knoxville
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
11 miles from Knoxville
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
12 miles from Knoxville
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#14 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
15 miles from Knoxville
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#15 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
27 miles from Knoxville
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
37 miles from Knoxville
Public 2 Year
2 reviews
38 miles from Knoxville
Public 2 Year
1 reviews
42 miles from Knoxville
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#7 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
45 miles from Knoxville
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#11 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
51 miles from Knoxville
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Jul 15
54 miles from Knoxville
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#8 Best Private Colleges in Kentucky
Applications Due Aug 31
54 miles from Knoxville
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
60 miles from Knoxville
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
62 miles from Knoxville
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.