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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Piedmont College
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Demorest, GA

Piedmont College

Private 4 Year

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#6 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 1,843enrollment
  • $18,792net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 990-1200SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

100 miles from Knoxville

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The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
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Chattanooga, TN

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 11,283enrollment
  • $14,417net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1023-1210SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

99 miles from Knoxville

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Tennessee Temple University
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Chattanooga, Tennessee
 

Tennessee Temple University

Private 4 Year

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  • 730enrollment
  • $14,115net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

99 miles from Knoxville

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University of North Georgia
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Dahlonega, GA

University of North Georgia

Public 4 Year

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  • 18,029enrollment
  • $11,721net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 980-1180SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

100 miles from Knoxville

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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.