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

95% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 21,917enrollment
  • $13,873net price
  • 930-1230SAT 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

  • 8,910enrollment
  • $36,225net price
  • 1150-1340SAT range
  • 24-30ACT 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

100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 9,218enrollment
  • $11,986net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT 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

83% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 11,283enrollment
  • $14,417net price
  • 1023-1210SAT range
  • 20-26ACT 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

94% Acceptance Rate

#8 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 9,326enrollment
  • $16,140net price
  • 983-1170SAT range
  • 18-24ACT 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

85% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 13,483enrollment
  • $14,350net price
  • 980-1190SAT 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

78% Acceptance Rate

#2 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 9,902enrollment
  • $15,188net price
  • 1030-1270SAT range
  • 21-28ACT 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

100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 609enrollment
  • $6,308net price
  • 898-1093SAT range
  • 13-17ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

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Carson Newman College
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Jefferson City, TN
 

Carson Newman College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

80% Acceptance Rate

#15 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

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

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Bethel University
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McKenzie, TN
 

Bethel University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

89% Acceptance Rate

#18 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 4,686enrollment
  • $13,858net price
  • 928-1130SAT range
  • 16-22ACT 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

 

  • 1,010enrollment
  • $13,370net 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

88% Acceptance Rate

#5 Best Public Universities in Tennessee

  • 6,868enrollment
  • $12,619net price
  • 1020-1240SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

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Tusculum College
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Greeneville, TN

Tusculum College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

81% Acceptance Rate

#19 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 1,303enrollment
  • $20,414net price
  • 910-1110SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.18Estimated Avg GPA

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Christian Brothers University
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Memphis, TN
 

Christian Brothers University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

87% Acceptance Rate

#10 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 1,934enrollment
  • $18,612net price
  • 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

0 reviews

100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 253enrollment
  • -net price
  • -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

0 reviews

78% Acceptance Rate

#7 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 5,418enrollment
  • $19,162net price
  • 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

0 reviews

100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 1,656enrollment
  • $16,752net 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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