Colleges Near Philadelphia

Colleges and universities near me in the Philadelphia, Tennessee area

There are 49 colleges within 100 miles of Philadelphia enrolling a total of 200,143 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Tennessee with a population of 656, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Philadelphia. The nearest college is Hiwassee College in Madisonville at a distance of 8.6 miles from Philadelphia. Driving time to these schools from Philadelphia should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Sewanee The University of the South in Sewanee which is ranked #83 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is The University of Tennessee enrolling 33,805 students. In terms of affordability, Western Carolina University in Cullowhee offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,000 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 Philadelphia.


49 results

Carson Newman College
C
Jefferson City, TN
 

Carson Newman College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#15 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 2,586enrollment
  • $20,111net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 980-1143SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

59 miles from Philadelphia

Chattanooga State Community College
C
Chattanooga, TN
 

Chattanooga State Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 6,429enrollment
  • $6,827net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

62 miles from Philadelphia

Miller Motte Technical College Chattanooga
M
Chattanooga, TN
 

Miller Motte Technical College Chattanooga

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,478enrollment
  • $25,709net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

62 miles from Philadelphia

University of Phoenix Chattanooga Campus
P
Chattanooga, Tennessee
 

University of Phoenix Chattanooga Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 487enrollment
  • $18,784net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

64 miles from Philadelphia

Chattanooga College Medical Dental and Technical Careers
C
Chattanooga, TN
 

Chattanooga College Medical Dental and Technical Careers

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 220enrollment
  • $25,319net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

66 miles from Philadelphia

Virginia College School of Business and Health
V
Chattanooga, TN
 

Virginia College School of Business and Health

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 327enrollment
  • $28,851net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

65 miles from Philadelphia

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
T
Chattanooga, TN

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 11,283enrollment
  • $14,417net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1023-1210SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

67 miles from Philadelphia

Tennessee Temple University
T
Chattanooga, Tennessee
 

Tennessee Temple University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 730enrollment
  • $14,115net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

67 miles from Philadelphia

Fortis Institute
F
Cookeville, TN
 

Fortis Institute

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 214enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

68 miles from Philadelphia

Dalton State College
D
Dalton, GA

Dalton State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,527enrollment
  • $5,532net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

71 miles from Philadelphia

Southwestern Community College
S
Sylva, NC
 

Southwestern Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,256enrollment
  • $8,858net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

71 miles from Philadelphia

Tennessee Technological University
T
Cookeville, TN

Tennessee Technological University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 9,902enrollment
  • $15,188net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1270SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

71 miles from Philadelphia

Covenant College
C
Lookout Mountain, GA

Covenant College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 886enrollment
  • $25,028net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1380SAT range
  • 24-32ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

74 miles from Philadelphia

Western Carolina University
W
Cullowhee, NC

Western Carolina University

Public 4 Year

10 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 11,635enrollment
  • $13,022net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1240SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

73 miles from Philadelphia

University of the Cumberlands
T
Williamsburg, KY

University of the Cumberlands

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in Kentucky

  • 18,053enrollment
  • $14,337net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 960-1160SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 31

74 miles from Philadelphia

Walters State Community College
W
Morristown, TN
 

Walters State Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 5,477enrollment
  • $5,120net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

74 miles from Philadelphia

Lincoln Memorial University
L
Harrogate, TN

Lincoln Memorial University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 5,418enrollment
  • $19,162net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 982-1190SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA

75 miles from Philadelphia

Clear Creek Baptist Bible College
C
Pineville, KY
 

Clear Creek Baptist Bible College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 147enrollment
  • $16,836net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

81 miles from Philadelphia

FAQ's

The closest community college is Roane State Community College and is 18.7 miles from Philadelphia. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Roane State Community College are $4,724 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Roane State Community College freshmen are usually B students in high school with average GPA of 3.17. Learn more about Roane State Community College admission chances.