Colleges Near Parsons

Colleges and universities near me in the Parsons, Tennessee area

There are 48 colleges within 100 miles of Parsons enrolling a total of 159,516 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Tennessee with a population of 2,373, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Parsons. The nearest college is Freed Hardeman University in Henderson at a distance of 32.5 miles from Parsons. Driving time to these schools from Parsons 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 Middle Tennessee State University enrolling 20,183 students. In terms of affordability, Itawamba Community College in Fulton offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,100 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 Parsons.
Parsons, TN within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Miller Motte Technical College Clarksville
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Clarksville, TN
 

Miller Motte Technical College Clarksville

Private 2 Year

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  • 202enrollment
  • $21,423net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

76 miles from Parsons

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Aquinas College
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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

79 miles from Parsons

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Nashville State Community College
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Nashville, TN

Nashville State Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 6,608enrollment
  • $6,519net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.91Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 13

78 miles from Parsons

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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

  • 5,047enrollment
  • $27,386net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1145-1350SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA

80 miles from Parsons

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Free Will Baptist Bible College
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Nashville, TN
 

Free Will Baptist Bible College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 389enrollment
  • $19,214net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA

80 miles from Parsons

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Belmont University
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Nashville, TN

Belmont University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 8,862enrollment
  • $37,558net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1350SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.83Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

81 miles from Parsons

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Tennessee State University
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HBCU
Nashville, TN

Tennessee State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 8,198enrollment
  • $9,231net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 856-1068SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.22Avg GPA

81 miles from Parsons

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Fisk University
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HBCU
Nashville, TN

Fisk University

Private 4 Year

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#10 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 1,005enrollment
  • $19,836net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1480SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

82 miles from Parsons

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John A Gupton College
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Nashville, TN
 

John A Gupton College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 160enrollment
  • $21,014net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 890-960SAT range
  • 19-22ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

82 miles from Parsons

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Vanderbilt University
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Nashville, TN

Vanderbilt University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

#14 Best Colleges in America

  • 13,456enrollment
  • $26,689net price
  • 6%acceptance rate
  • 1510-1560SAT range
  • 34-35ACT range
  • 3.89Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

81 miles from Parsons

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Fortis Institute Nashville
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Nashville, TN
 

Fortis Institute Nashville

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 392enrollment
  • $29,860net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

81 miles from Parsons

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Watkins College of Art Design & Film
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Nashville, TN
 

Watkins College of Art Design & Film

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 193enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.33Estimated Avg GPA

83 miles from Parsons

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American Baptist College
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HBCU
Nashville, TN
 

American Baptist College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 48enrollment
  • $18,124net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

84 miles from Parsons

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Trevecca Nazarene University
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Nashville, TN

Trevecca Nazarene University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 3,196enrollment
  • $16,222net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 973-1193SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

84 miles from Parsons

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National College of Business and Technology Nashville
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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

84 miles from Parsons

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Mid Continent University
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Mayfield, Kentucky
 

Mid Continent University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

86 miles from Parsons

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Blue Mountain College
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Blue Mountain, MS
 

Blue Mountain College

Private 4 Year

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  • 971enrollment
  • $16,525net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 950-1070SAT range
  • 18-22ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

85 miles from Parsons

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Daymar College Nashville
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Nashville, TN
 

Daymar College Nashville

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 33enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

85 miles from Parsons

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Jackson State Community College and is 37 miles from Parsons. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Jackson State Community College are $4,516 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.