There are 66 colleges within 100 miles of Pigeon Forge enrolling a total of 268,381 students. These are the closest colleges.
Located in Tennessee with a population of 5,875, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Pigeon Forge. The nearest college is Johnson University in Knoxville at a distance of 14.3 miles from Pigeon Forge. Driving time to these schools from Pigeon Forge should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina which is ranked #102 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 Pigeon Forge.
66 results
Private 4 Year
5 reviews
#14 Best Private Colleges in Georgia
Applications Due Aug 1
84 miles from Pigeon Forge
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#17 Best Private Colleges in Georgia
Applications Due Aug 1
84 miles from Pigeon Forge
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#6 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina
Applications Due Aug 22
84 miles from Pigeon Forge
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#6 Best Private Colleges in Georgia
Applications Due Jul 15
85 miles from Pigeon Forge
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
84 miles from Pigeon Forge
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
86 miles from Pigeon Forge
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Aug 17
85 miles from Pigeon Forge
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#16 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
86 miles from Pigeon Forge
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
86 miles from Pigeon Forge
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Aug 15
87 miles from Pigeon Forge
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
87 miles from Pigeon Forge
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#7 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina
87 miles from Pigeon Forge
Public 4 Year
9 reviews
#1 Best Public Universities in South Carolina
Applications Due May 1
88 miles from Pigeon Forge
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#1 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina
Applications Due Jan 15
88 miles from Pigeon Forge
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
91 miles from Pigeon Forge
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
90 miles from Pigeon Forge
Public 2 Year
1 reviews
91 miles from Pigeon Forge
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Feb 15
91 miles from Pigeon Forge
The closest community college is Walters State Community College and is 33.3 miles from Pigeon Forge. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.
Tuition and fees at Walters State Community College are $4,399 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.
Walters State Community College freshmen are usually B+ students in high school with average GPA of 3.33. Learn more about Walters State Community College admission chances.