Best Memphis Colleges

10 ranked colleges are in Memphis, and 14 within 50 miles enrolling 44,140 students combined.

Rhodes College ranks #121 nationally and leads the Memphis area. University of Memphis enrolls the most students with 20,276 currently taking classes. East Arkansas Community College has the lowest tuition at $3,630 per year.

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Rhodes College Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Memphis, TN
  • 4.5 | 2 reviews
  • Jan 15 application deadline

Rhodes is a private liberal arts college known for undergraduate biology and international studies. The collegiate Gothic campus sits in a wooded residential section of Memphis.

#3 Best Colleges in Tennessee 8/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1300-1486
  • Avg GPA 3.99
  • Acceptance Rate 50%
  • Net Price $31,037
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Christian Brothers University Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Memphis, TN
  • | 0 reviews

Christian Brothers is a private Catholic university known for undergraduate engineering and business. The urban campus sits in midtown Memphis.

#8 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee 6/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1020-1380
  • Avg GPA 3.67
  • Acceptance Rate 87%
  • Net Price $16,754
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University of Memphis Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Memphis, TN
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews
  • Jul 1 application deadline

University of Memphis is a large public university known for undergraduate music, business, and journalism. The urban campus is in Midtown Memphis.

#7 Best Public Universities in Tennessee 4/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 915-1180
  • Avg GPA 3.48
  • Acceptance Rate 72%
  • Net Price $12,756
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East Arkansas Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Forrest City, AR
  • | 0 reviews

East Arkansas Community College is a public community college offering associate degrees in nursing, business, and industrial technology. The small campus is located in Forrest City in the Arkansas Delta.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $7,349
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Arkansas State University Mid South Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • West Memphis, AR
  • | 0 reviews
  • Aug 10 application deadline

ASU Mid-South is a public community college known for associate programs in nursing, industrial technology, and business. The campus sits in West Memphis just across the Mississippi River from Memphis.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $7,489
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Northwest Mississippi Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Senatobia, MS
  • | 0 reviews
  • Aug 17 application deadline

A public community college offering two-year associate degrees and career-technical programs such as nursing. The main campus is in the small town of Senatobia in northwest Mississippi.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $7,749
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Rust College Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Holly Springs, MS
  • 5.0 | 2 reviews

Rust is a private historically Black liberal arts college known for undergraduate teacher education and the social sciences. The small campus sits in the town of Holly Springs in northern Mississippi.

5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 440-1339
  • Avg GPA 2.66
  • Acceptance Rate 49%
  • Net Price $12,037
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Baptist Health Sciences University Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Memphis, TN
  • | 0 reviews
  • Jun 1 application deadline

Baptist Health Sciences is a private university known for undergraduate nursing and allied health programs. The urban Memphis campus is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Health Care.

7/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 990-1090
  • Avg GPA 3.21
  • Acceptance Rate 82%
  • Net Price $11,348
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Le Moyne Owen College Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Memphis, TN
  • | 0 reviews
  • Apr 1 application deadline

Le Moyne-Owen is a private historically Black liberal arts college known for undergraduate business and education. The urban campus sits in Memphis.

2/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 898-1093
  • Avg GPA 2.5
  • Acceptance Rate 99%
  • Net Price $6,542
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Southwest Tennessee Community College Campus
 

  • Public 2 Year
  • Memphis, TN
  • | 0 reviews

Southwest Tennessee is a public community college known for associate programs in nursing and business. Urban campuses serve commuting students across Memphis.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $5,396
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William R Moore College of Technology Campus
 

  • Private 2 Year
  • Memphis, TN
  • | 0 reviews

A private technical college known for automotive technology, welding, and HVAC programs. The urban Memphis campus centers on applied trades training and associate degrees.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $15,336
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Remington College Memphis Campus Campus
 

  • Private 2 Year
  • Memphis, TN
  • | 0 reviews

Remington College Memphis is a private career college known for undergraduate programs in nursing, criminal justice, and allied health. The urban campus focuses on career-oriented associate degrees and certificates.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $26,572
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Visible Music College Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Memphis, TN
  • | 0 reviews

Visible Music College is a private Christian college known for undergraduate contemporary music, worship arts, and music business. The urban campus is located in Memphis.

5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 605-1250
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 28%
  • Net Price $27,045
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Mid South Christian College Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Memphis, TN
  • | 0 reviews

Mid-South Christian College is a small private Christian college known for undergraduate biblical studies and ministry. The urban campus is located in Memphis.

0/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $12,752
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