The Best Nashville Private Colleges

Nashville, Tennessee area Colleges

There are 5 ranked private colleges within the Nashville city limits and 5 private colleges within a 50 mile radius. Area colleges collectively enroll a total of 31,706 students. If you're looking for a large school, Vanderbilt University enrolls the most students with 1,055 currently taking classes. In terms of affordability, Fisk University offers the lowest tuition for private colleges in the Nashville area at $21,600 per year.

The top rated private college in the area is Vanderbilt University which is ranked #14 in the nation by CollegeSimply.

The Nashville area is home to popular nationally ranked private institutions like Vanderbilt University, Lipscomb University and Belmont University.
Nashville, TN within 50 miles Private 4 year 2 year

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Vanderbilt University
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Nashville, TN

Vanderbilt University

Private 4 Year

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#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

2 miles from Nashville

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Lipscomb University
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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

5 miles from Nashville

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Belmont University
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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

3 miles from Nashville

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Trevecca Nazarene University
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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

3 miles from Nashville

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Fisk University
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Nashville, TN

Fisk University

Private 4 Year

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#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

1 miles from Nashville

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