Colleges Near Murfreesboro

Colleges and universities near me in the Murfreesboro, Tennessee area

There are 2 colleges in Murfreesboro and 27 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 91,952 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Tennessee with a population of 108,755, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Murfreesboro. Driving time to these schools from Murfreesboro should be less than 1 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 Middle Tennessee State University enrolling 20,086 students. In terms of affordability, Nashville State Community College in Nashville offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,104 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 Murfreesboro.


27 results

Middle Tennessee State University
M
Murfreesboro, TN

Middle Tennessee State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 20,086enrollment
  • $13,062net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1230SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

3 miles from Murfreesboro

Daymar College Murfreesboro
D
Murfreesboro, TN
 

Daymar College Murfreesboro

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 57enrollment
  • $27,840net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

3 miles from Murfreesboro

National College of Business and Technology Nashville
N
Nashville, TN
 

National College of Business and Technology Nashville

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 217enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

21 miles from Murfreesboro

Williamson Christian College
W
Franklin, TN
 

Williamson Christian College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 60enrollment
  • $10,299net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA

24 miles from Murfreesboro

Cumberland University
C
Lebanon, TN

Cumberland University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,588enrollment
  • $18,528net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

25 miles from Murfreesboro

Daymar College Nashville
D
Nashville, TN
 

Daymar College Nashville

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 33enrollment
  • $26,778net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

26 miles from Murfreesboro

O'More College of Design
O
Franklin, TN

O'More College of Design

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 157enrollment
  • $26,987net price
  • 31%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 18-22ACT range
  • 3.78Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 31

26 miles from Murfreesboro

University of Phoenix Nashville Campus
P
Nashville, Tennessee
 

University of Phoenix Nashville Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,537enrollment
  • $18,150net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

25 miles from Murfreesboro

Remington College Nashville Campus
R
Nashville, TN
 

Remington College Nashville Campus

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 240enrollment
  • $25,283net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

25 miles from Murfreesboro

Lipscomb University
L
Nashville, TN

Lipscomb University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#5 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 4,704enrollment
  • $27,937net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1320SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA

28 miles from Murfreesboro

Trevecca Nazarene University
T
Nashville, TN

Trevecca Nazarene University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 3,327enrollment
  • $16,080net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1250SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

28 miles from Murfreesboro

Belmont University
B
Nashville, TN

Belmont University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 8,910enrollment
  • $36,225net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1340SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

29 miles from Murfreesboro

Vanderbilt University
V
Nashville, TN

Vanderbilt University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

#14 Best Colleges in America

  • 13,710enrollment
  • $25,606net price
  • 7%acceptance rate
  • 1490-1570SAT range
  • 34-35ACT range
  • 3.89Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

30 miles from Murfreesboro

Aquinas College
A
Nashville, TN

Aquinas College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 342enrollment
  • $20,892net price
  • 40%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1370SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

31 miles from Murfreesboro

John A Gupton College
J
Nashville, TN
 

John A Gupton College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 196enrollment
  • $12,453net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 890-960SAT range
  • 19-22ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

30 miles from Murfreesboro

Fortis Institute Nashville
F
Nashville, TN
 

Fortis Institute Nashville

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 383enrollment
  • $27,468net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

30 miles from Murfreesboro

American Baptist College
A
HBCU
Nashville, TN
 

American Baptist College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 53enrollment
  • $17,375net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

32 miles from Murfreesboro

Fisk University
F
HBCU
Nashville, TN

Fisk University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 1,055enrollment
  • $20,578net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1450SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

31 miles from Murfreesboro

FAQ's

The closest community college is Nashville State Community College and is 31.5 miles from Murfreesboro. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Nashville State Community College are $4,372 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Nashville 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.