The Most Popular Colleges with High Acceptance Rates in Tennessee

Colleges that are Easy to Get Into

CollegeSimply has compiled this list of four-year colleges in Tennessee that have acceptance rates over 75%. These are schools that you have a very high chance of getting into if your GPA, SAT and ACT scores meet their admission criteria. Acceptance isn't guaranteed, but they are good candidates for your list of safety schools. These colleges are ranked by popularity of views on CollegeSimply.com.

See also, the best colleges with high acceptance rates and the highest acceptance rate colleges in Tennessee.

Tennessee High Acceptance % Public Private 4 year

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University of Memphis
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Memphis, TN

University of Memphis

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

93% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 21,736enrollment
  • $13,656net price
  • 905-1205SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

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Belmont University
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Nashville, TN

Belmont University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

96% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

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

Applications Due Jul 1

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Tennessee State University
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HBCU
Nashville, TN

Tennessee State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

93% Acceptance Rate

#9 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

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

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The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
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Chattanooga, TN

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

77% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 11,380enrollment
  • $13,801net price
  • 1005-1185SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

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Austin Peay State University
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Clarksville, TN

Austin Peay State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

96% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 9,945enrollment
  • $14,679net price
  • 943-1165SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 4

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East Tennessee State University
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Johnson City, TN

East Tennessee State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

87% Acceptance Rate

#4 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 13,586enrollment
  • $16,033net price
  • 950-1170SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.33Estimated Avg GPA

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Tennessee Technological University
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Cookeville, TN

Tennessee Technological University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

83% Acceptance Rate

#2 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 10,117enrollment
  • $15,138net price
  • 1020-1250SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Le Moyne Owen College
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HBCU
Memphis, TN
 

Le Moyne Owen College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

97% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 646enrollment
  • $8,362net price
  • 898-1093SAT range
  • 13-17ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

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Bethel University
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McKenzie, TN
 

Bethel University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

97% Acceptance Rate

#18 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 2,974enrollment
  • $20,606net price
  • 625-1100SAT range
  • 16-24ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

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Lane College
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HBCU
Jackson, TN

Lane College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 822enrollment
  • $13,384net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.57Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 21

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The University of Tennessee Martin
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Martin, TN
 

The University of Tennessee Martin

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

87% Acceptance Rate

#5 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 6,941enrollment
  • $11,151net price
  • 1000-1210SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

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Christian Brothers University
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Memphis, TN
 

Christian Brothers University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

88% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 2,043enrollment
  • $17,068net price
  • 1040-1300SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA

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Hiwassee College
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Madisonville, TN
 

Hiwassee College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 253enrollment
  • -net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Bryan College
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Dayton, TN
 

Bryan College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 1,548enrollment
  • $17,105net price
  • -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

0 reviews

100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 193enrollment
  • -net price
  • -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

0 reviews

91% Acceptance Rate

#17 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 2,294enrollment
  • $18,267net price
  • 934-1084SAT 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

0 reviews

100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 57enrollment
  • $19,813net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA

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Martin Methodist College
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Pulaski, TN

Martin Methodist College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

83% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 978enrollment
  • $15,642net price
  • 995-1150SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • 3.17Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 26

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