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
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
62 miles from Knoxville
Public 4 Year
10 reviews
#10 Best Public Universities in North Carolina
Applications Due Mar 1
63 miles from Knoxville
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
65 miles from Knoxville
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
68 miles from Knoxville
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#19 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
68 miles from Knoxville
Private 4 Year
3 reviews
72 miles from Knoxville
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Aug 17
75 miles from Knoxville
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
76 miles from Knoxville
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#16 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
76 miles from Knoxville
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
79 miles from Knoxville
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
#5 Best Public Universities in North Carolina
Applications Due Aug 1
81 miles from Knoxville
Public 2 Year
1 reviews
83 miles from Knoxville
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
84 miles from Knoxville
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
85 miles from Knoxville
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
86 miles from Knoxville
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Aug 15
87 miles from Knoxville
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
86 miles from Knoxville
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
Applications Due Jul 3
88 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.