Colleges Near Portland

Colleges and universities near me in the Portland, Tennessee area

There are 30 colleges within 50 miles of Portland enrolling a total of 92,461 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Tennessee with a population of 11,480, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Portland. The nearest college is Volunteer State Community College in Gallatin at a distance of 15.4 miles from Portland. Driving time to these schools from Portland 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 Western Kentucky University enrolling 16,493 students. In terms of affordability, Volunteer State Community College in Gallatin 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 Portland.
Portland, TN within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

30 results

Vanderbilt University
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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

34 miles from Portland

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Fortis Institute Nashville
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Nashville, TN
 

Fortis Institute Nashville

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

34 miles from Portland

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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

36 miles from Portland

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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

 

  • 394enrollment
  • $18,966net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA

36 miles from Portland

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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

37 miles from Portland

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Nashville State Community College
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Nashville, TN

Nashville State Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 6,617enrollment
  • $6,790net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.91Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 13

36 miles from Portland

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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

39 miles from Portland

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Daymar College Clarksville
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Clarksville, TN
 

Daymar College Clarksville

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 371enrollment
  • $28,119net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

45 miles from Portland

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Miller Motte Technical College Clarksville
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Clarksville, TN
 

Miller Motte Technical College Clarksville

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

45 miles from Portland

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Austin Peay State University
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Clarksville, TN

Austin Peay State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 9,326enrollment
  • $16,140net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 983-1170SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 4

47 miles from Portland

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Williamson Christian College
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Franklin, TN
 

Williamson Christian College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

47 miles from Portland

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O'More College of Design
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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

50 miles from Portland

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Volunteer State Community College and is 15.4 miles from Portland. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Volunteer State Community College are $4,404 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Volunteer State Community College freshmen are usually B students in high school with average GPA of 3.24. Learn more about Volunteer State Community College admission chances.