Tennessee Private Colleges

List of Private Colleges and Universities in Tennessee

There are 45 private colleges and universities in Tennessee enrolling 82,028 students. Explore the list below to find the private college match for you. Private colleges are usually smaller in size, more expensive than public schools and often academically rigorous. If you feel you may have difficulty fitting into the large class sizes which are common on many public campuses, take a look at Tennessee private colleges.  Tennessee is home to popular private schools like Vanderbilt University and Belmont University and Rhodes College.

Tennessee Private 4 year 2 year

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Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences
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Memphis, TN
 

Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

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  • 797enrollment
  • $9,549net price
  • 41%acceptance rate
  • 990-1090SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • 3.21Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

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Aquinas College
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Nashville, TN

Aquinas College

Private 4 Year

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  • 342enrollment
  • $20,892net price
  • 40%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1370SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

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Christian Brothers University
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Memphis, TN
 

Christian Brothers University

Private 4 Year

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#10 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 1,934enrollment
  • $18,612net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1280SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA

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Hiwassee College
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Madisonville, TN
 

Hiwassee College

Private 4 Year

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  • 253enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Lincoln Memorial University
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Harrogate, TN

Lincoln Memorial University

Private 4 Year

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#7 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

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

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Bryan College
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Dayton, TN
 

Bryan College

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,656enrollment
  • $16,752net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA

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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

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

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Freed Hardeman University
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Henderson, TN
 

Freed Hardeman University

Private 4 Year

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#17 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 2,330enrollment
  • $18,556net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1240SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA

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Williamson Christian College
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Franklin, TN
 

Williamson Christian College

Private 4 Year

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

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Tennessee Wesleyan College
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Athens, TN
 

Tennessee Wesleyan College

Private 4 Year

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#11 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 1,052enrollment
  • $13,591net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 950-1150SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

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King College
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Bristol, TN
 

King College

Private 4 Year

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#13 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 1,357enrollment
  • $22,626net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1160SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

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Southern Adventist University
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Collegedale, TN
 

Southern Adventist University

Private 4 Year

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#9 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 2,903enrollment
  • $24,332net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 980-1280SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

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Martin Methodist College
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Pulaski, TN

Martin Methodist College

Private 4 Year

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  • 934enrollment
  • $16,762net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1025-1160SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • 3.17Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 26

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Visible Music College
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Memphis, TN
 

Visible Music College

Private 4 Year

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  • 230enrollment
  • $23,636net price
  • 20%acceptance rate
  • 605-1250SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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American Baptist College
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Nashville, TN
 

American Baptist College

Private 4 Year

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  • 53enrollment
  • $17,375net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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John A Gupton College
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Nashville, TN
 

John A Gupton College

Private 2 Year

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  • 196enrollment
  • $12,453net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 890-960SAT range
  • 19-22ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Tennessee Temple University
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Chattanooga, Tennessee
 

Tennessee Temple University

Private 4 Year

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

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Memphis College of Art
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Memphis, TN
 

Memphis College of Art

Private 4 Year

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  • 116enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.33Estimated Avg GPA

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