Colleges Near Lexington

Colleges and universities near me in the Lexington, Tennessee area

There are 59 colleges within 100 miles of Lexington enrolling a total of 171,790 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Tennessee with a population of 7,652, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Lexington. The nearest college is Freed Hardeman University in Henderson at a distance of 19.6 miles from Lexington. Driving time to these schools from Lexington should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Vanderbilt University in Nashville which is ranked #14 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Memphis enrolling 21,917 students. In terms of affordability, Arkansas Northeastern College in Blytheville offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,352 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 Lexington.
Lexington, TN within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Freed Hardeman University
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Henderson, TN
 

Freed Hardeman University

Private 4 Year

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#17 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 2,330enrollment
  • $18,556net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1240SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA

20 miles from Lexington

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Jackson State Community College
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Jackson, TN
 

Jackson State Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,442enrollment
  • $7,921net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

21 miles from Lexington

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Lane College
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HBCU
Jackson, TN

Lane College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,010enrollment
  • $13,370net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.57Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 21

22 miles from Lexington

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Union University
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Jackson, TN

Union University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 2,731enrollment
  • $28,585net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1370SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.8Avg GPA

25 miles from Lexington

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Bethel University
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McKenzie, TN
 

Bethel University

Private 4 Year

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#18 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 4,686enrollment
  • $13,858net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 928-1130SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

34 miles from Lexington

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The University of Tennessee Martin
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Martin, TN
 

The University of Tennessee Martin

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 6,868enrollment
  • $12,619net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1240SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

54 miles from Lexington

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Dyersburg State Community College
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Dyersburg, TN
 

Dyersburg State Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,683enrollment
  • $5,803net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.97Avg GPA

61 miles from Lexington

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Murray State University
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Murray, KY

Murray State University

Public 4 Year

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#3 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 9,479enrollment
  • $11,042net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 965-1190SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

66 miles from Lexington

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Heritage Christian University
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Florence, AL
 

Heritage Christian University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 143enrollment
  • $5,020net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.1Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 21

69 miles from Lexington

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Northeast Mississippi Community College
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Booneville, MS
 

Northeast Mississippi Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,062enrollment
  • $9,867net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

69 miles from Lexington

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University of North Alabama
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Florence, AL

University of North Alabama

Public 4 Year

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  • 9,830enrollment
  • $9,837net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

72 miles from Lexington

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Columbia State Community College
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Columbia, TN
 

Columbia State Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,954enrollment
  • $8,275net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 13

74 miles from Lexington

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Northwest Shoals Community College Muscle Shoals
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Muscle Shoals, AL
 

Northwest Shoals Community College Muscle Shoals

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,032enrollment
  • $4,113net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

76 miles from Lexington

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Blue Mountain College
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Blue Mountain, MS
 

Blue Mountain College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 922enrollment
  • $15,305net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1140SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

76 miles from Lexington

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Mid Continent University
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Mayfield, Kentucky
 

Mid Continent University

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,474enrollment
  • $27,622net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 830-1080SAT range
  • 15-24ACT range
  • 3.13Estimated Avg GPA

81 miles from Lexington

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Rust College
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HBCU
Holly Springs, MS

Rust College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 755enrollment
  • $8,151net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 440-1339SAT range
  • 17-18ACT range
  • 2.66Avg GPA

84 miles from Lexington

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Martin Methodist College
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Pulaski, TN

Martin Methodist College

Private 4 Year

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  • 934enrollment
  • $16,762net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1025-1160SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • 3.17Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 26

84 miles from Lexington

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Austin Peay State University
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Clarksville, TN

Austin Peay State University

Public 4 Year

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#8 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 9,326enrollment
  • $16,140net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 983-1170SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 4

85 miles from Lexington

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Jackson State Community College and is 20.8 miles from Lexington. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Jackson State Community College are $4,618 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Jackson State Community College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.