Lens covers 17 four-year colleges in Tennessee, 9 public and 8 private. They range from Maryville College (1,005 undergraduates) to The University of Tennessee–Knoxville (30,418). Acceptance rates run from 6% to 96%, and 14 of the 17 admit at least half of applicants.
Open these 17 colleges in the College Filter → Narrow them by cost at your rate, majors, size and more.
The 17 four-year colleges in Tennessee
Listed A to Z. Lens never ranks colleges.
| College | Location | Undergraduates | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees (before aid) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Peay State University | Clarksville | 7,560 | 96% | $9,006 in-state · $14,766 out-of-state |
| Belmont University | Nashville | 7,137 | 95% | $42,540 |
| East Tennessee State University | Johnson City | 10,004 | 86% | $10,472 in-state · $14,522 out-of-state |
| Fisk University | Nashville | 1,035 | 37% | $25,858 |
| Lincoln Memorial University | Harrogate | 1,572 | 63% | $26,938 |
| Lipscomb University | Nashville | 2,997 | 68% | $40,572 |
| Maryville College | Maryville | 1,005 | 61% | $39,284 |
| Middle Tennessee State University | Murfreesboro | 16,301 | 69% | $10,266 in-state · $31,574 out-of-state |
| Rhodes College | Memphis | 1,836 | 50% | $57,110 |
| Tennessee State University | Nashville | 4,848 | 70% | $8,616 in-state · $22,416 out-of-state |
| Tennessee Technological University | Cookeville | 8,698 | 76% | $11,376 in-state · $15,576 out-of-state |
| The University of Tennessee–Chattanooga | Chattanooga | 10,074 | 81% | $10,448 in-state · $18,512 out-of-state |
| The University of Tennessee–Knoxville | Knoxville | 30,418 | 42% | $13,812 in-state · $33,256 out-of-state |
| The University of Tennessee–Martin | Martin | 4,866 | 88% | $10,560 in-state · $16,600 out-of-state |
| The University of the South | Sewanee | 1,607 | 57% | $56,120 |
| University of Memphis | Memphis | 12,701 | 72% | $10,728 in-state · $15,384 out-of-state |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville | 7,208 | 6% | $67,498 |
Sources: IPEDS (fall 2024 enrollment and admissions); College Scorecard (published tuition and fees before aid, about 2023–24). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Related lists
- Colleges in Alabama
- Colleges in Washington, D.C.
- Colleges in Florida
- Colleges in Georgia
- Colleges in Kentucky
- Colleges in Maryland
- Colleges in Mississippi
- Colleges in North Carolina
- Colleges in South Carolina
- Colleges in Virginia
- Liberal Arts Colleges in the Southeast
- Large Public Universities in the Southeast
- Smaller Public Universities in the Southeast
- Smaller Private Universities in the Southeast
- HBCUs in the Southeast
- Catholic Colleges in the Southeast
- Christian Colleges in the Southeast
- Colleges with Big-Time Sports in the Southeast
FAQ
Which four-year colleges in Tennessee admit at least half of applicants? 14 of the 17: Austin Peay State University, Belmont University, East Tennessee State University, Lincoln Memorial University, Lipscomb University, Maryville College, Middle Tennessee State University, Rhodes College, Tennessee State University, Tennessee Technological University, The University of Tennessee–Chattanooga, The University of Tennessee–Martin and 2 more (fall 2024).
What are the largest and smallest four-year colleges in Tennessee? The University of Tennessee–Knoxville is the largest, with 30,418 undergraduates, and Maryville College is the smallest, with 1,005 (fall 2024).
How many four-year colleges in Tennessee are public? 9 of the 17 are public and 8 are private.
Where these numbers come from
Lens covers the 850 four-year public and private nonprofit colleges that receive the most applications, so some smaller colleges are not listed. Enrollment, acceptance rates and degrees come from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education, fall 2024); published prices from the College Scorecard. Each college's page lists its own sources. See the data behind Lens.