There are 71 accredited colleges and universities in Tennessee. They admit an average of 70% of applicants, and the average net price after aid is $16,324 per year. Compare acceptance rates, SAT/ACT scores, and net prices — and see your personal admission chances for free.
Find Your Matches FreeSource: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Data updated April 2026.
The most selective and highly ranked accredited universities in Tennessee. Click any school for its acceptance rate, SAT/ACT scores, net price, and a free admission-chance estimate.
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Universities in Tennessee with the lowest average net price after grants and scholarships (federal College Scorecard data).
| University | Location | Avg Net Price |
|---|---|---|
| Roane State Community College | Harriman, TN | $4,270 |
| Dyersburg State Community College | Dyersburg, TN | $4,612 |
| Columbia State Community College | Columbia, TN | $4,734 |
| Southwest Tennessee Community College | Memphis, TN | $4,754 |
| Pellissippi State Community College | Knoxville, TN | $4,983 |
| Chattanooga State Community College | Chattanooga, TN | $5,283 |
| Walters State Community College | Morristown, TN | $5,387 |
| Jackson State Community College | Jackson, TN | $6,236 |
| Nashville State Community College | Nashville, TN | $6,777 |
| Northeast State Community College | Blountville, TN | $6,864 |
| Le Moyne-Owen College | Memphis, TN | $7,099 |
| Volunteer State Community College | Gallatin, TN | $7,802 |
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There are 71 accredited colleges and universities in Tennessee in Admit Coach's database, sourced from federal IPEDS data. They admit an average of 70% of applicants and cost about $16,324 per year after aid.
Vanderbilt University is the highest nationally ranked university in Tennessee. The best college depends on your major, budget, and admission chances, though. Admit Coach ranks all 71 Tennessee colleges by your personal fit using your GPA and test scores, not just national reputation.
The average net price — the real cost after grants and scholarships — at colleges in Tennessee is about $16,324 per year. Admit Coach shows net price by five income brackets for every school, so you see the estimate for your family's income bracket, not just the sticker price.
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