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.


58 results

Tri County Community College
T
Murphy, NC
 

Tri County Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 888enrollment
  • $5,592net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

62 miles from Knoxville

Western Carolina University
W
Cullowhee, NC

Western Carolina University

Public 4 Year

10 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 11,635enrollment
  • $13,022net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1240SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

63 miles from Knoxville

Haywood Community College
H
Clyde, NC
 

Haywood Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,286enrollment
  • $5,421net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

65 miles from Knoxville

Bryan College
B
Dayton, TN
 

Bryan College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,656enrollment
  • $16,752net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA

68 miles from Knoxville

Tusculum College
T
Greeneville, TN

Tusculum College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#19 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 1,303enrollment
  • $20,414net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 910-1110SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.18Estimated Avg GPA

68 miles from Knoxville

Young Harris College
Y
Young Harris, GA

Young Harris College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 1,511enrollment
  • $18,910net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 930-1160SAT range
  • 17-26ACT range
  • 3.15Avg GPA

72 miles from Knoxville

Cleveland State Community College
C
Cleveland, TN
 

Cleveland State Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,180enrollment
  • $9,129net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 17

75 miles from Knoxville

Pentecostal Theological Seminary
P
Cleveland, TN
 

Pentecostal Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 565enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

76 miles from Knoxville

Lee University
L
Cleveland, TN

Lee University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#16 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 3,927enrollment
  • $19,726net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1240SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA

76 miles from Knoxville

Mars Hill University
M
Mars Hill, NC

Mars Hill University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,032enrollment
  • $17,721net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

79 miles from Knoxville

University of North Carolina at Asheville
N
Asheville, NC

University of North Carolina at Asheville

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 2,914enrollment
  • $14,730net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1145-1340SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

81 miles from Knoxville

Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
A
Asheville, NC
 

Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 6,473enrollment
  • $7,922net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

83 miles from Knoxville

Somerset Community College
S
Somerset, KY
 

Somerset Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,529enrollment
  • $5,611net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

84 miles from Knoxville

Brevard College
B
Brevard, NC

Brevard College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 759enrollment
  • $24,220net price
  • 40%acceptance rate
  • 965-1155SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.07Avg GPA

85 miles from Knoxville

South College Asheville
S
Asheville, NC
 

South College Asheville

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 352enrollment
  • $31,683net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

86 miles from Knoxville

Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College
S
Cumberland, KY
 

Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,625enrollment
  • $4,532net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

87 miles from Knoxville

Fortis Institute
F
Cookeville, TN
 

Fortis Institute

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

86 miles from Knoxville

Warren Wilson College
W
Swannanoa, NC
 

Warren Wilson College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 793enrollment
  • $28,086net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 3

88 miles from Knoxville

FAQ's

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.