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50 Colleges
$68,333 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$25,239 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

Tennessee ranked #23 in the nation for teaching degrees handed out in 2021. Around 5,194 students received some type of diploma that year. Tennessee colleges offer students average in-student tuition of $17,083 per year, while students attending fron out-of-state may pay something more like $22,006 per year.

An estimated 43% of college students in Tennessee take out loans, with the average loan amount being $6,310 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

#1

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
Public Public vs. Private
$10,056 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
43% Freshmen Loans

There are 17,383 undergraduates at UofM, of which 12,063 are full-time, and there are 22,205 students altogether. It takes the average UofM undergraduate about 4.6 years to complete their degree.

Around 95% of students who apply get accepted. Around 36% of accepted students are men, and 64% are women.

Roughly 43% of students at UofM take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,530 a year. UofM has a 3.5% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from UofM with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $37,875 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#2

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$60,348 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
10% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Vanderbilt University is 13,537, of which 7,057 students are undergraduates and of those, 6,983 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

This a very selective school with only 7% of students getting accepted. Of the accepted students, 48% are men and 52% are women.

10% of Vanderbilt students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $9,084 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.5% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Vanderbilt is $74,018.

#3

Lipscomb University

Nashville, Tennessee
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$37,152 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
35% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Lipscomb University is 4,884, of which 2,997 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,798 are full-time. For undergraduates at Lipscomb, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 74%. Of the accepted students, 33% are men and 67% are women.

Roughly 35% of students at Lipscomb take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,497 a year. Lipscomb has a 1.2% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Lipscomb with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $46,097 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#4

Tennessee Technological University

Cookeville, Tennessee
Public Public vs. Private
$9,802 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
44% Freshmen Loans

There are 10,177 students at Tennessee Tech University in total, 8,778 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 7,834 are full-time. It takes the average Tennessee Tech University undergraduate about 4.5 years to complete their degree.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 79%. Of the accepted students, 51% are men and 49% are women.

Roughly 44% of students at Tennessee Tech University take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,259 a year. Tennessee Tech University has a 1.2% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Tennessee Tech University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $40,421 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#5

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Public Public vs. Private
$9,232 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
36% Freshmen Loans

There are 22,080 students at Middle Tennessee State University in total, 19,188 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 15,520 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Middle Tennessee State University is 4.6 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 68%. Around 44% of accepted students are men, and 56% are women.

36% of Middle Tennessee State University students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,776 a year. Middle Tennessee State University has a 2.3% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $38,300 during the early-career years.

#6

Trevecca Nazarene University

Nashville, Tennessee
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$28,500 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
47% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,968 students at TNU in total, 2,103 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,679 are full-time. For undergraduates at TNU, the average graduation time is 4.1 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 78%. Around 34% of accepted students are men, and 66% are women.

47% of TNU students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,105 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $41,237 during the early-career years.

#7

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, Tennessee
Public Public vs. Private
$9,438 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
36% Freshmen Loans

There are 13,713 students at ETSU in total, 10,705 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 8,812 are full-time. For undergraduates at ETSU, the average graduation time is 4.5 years.

Around 87% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 33% are men and 67% are women.

Approximately 36% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,702 a year. ETSU has a 2.5% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $35,345 during the early-career years.

#8

Carson - Newman University

Jefferson City, Tennessee
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$33,000 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
55% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,722 undergraduates at Carson - Newman, of which 1,592 are full-time, and there are 2,911 students altogether. It takes the average Carson - Newman undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

About 79% of students who apply get accepted. Around 36% of accepted students are men, and 64% are women.

Approximately 55% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,067 a year. Carson - Newman has a 1.1% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $38,290 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
$9,912 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
45% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at The University of Tennessee - Martin is 7,117, of which 6,395 students are undergraduates and of those, 4,668 are full-time. For undergraduates at UT Martin, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 75%. Around 32% of accepted students are men, and 68% are women.

45% of UT Martin students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,454 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.2% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from UT Martin with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $35,258 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#10

Lincoln Memorial University

Harrogate, Tennessee
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$25,180 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
35% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,885 students at LMU in total, 1,817 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,305 are full-time. For undergraduates at LMU, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

About 70% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 31% are men and 69% are women.

35% of LMU students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,684 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.8% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $43,038 during the early-career years.

#11

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, Tennessee
Public Public vs. Private
$8,431 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
47% Freshmen Loans

There are 9,087 undergraduates at Austin Peay State University, of which 6,161 are full-time, and there are 10,272 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Austin Peay State University is 4.5 years.

Around 93% of students who apply get accepted. Around 36% of accepted students are men, and 64% are women.

Roughly 47% of students at Austin Peay State University take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,875 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.4% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Austin Peay State University is $36,253.

#12

The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

Chattanooga, Tennessee
Public Public vs. Private
$9,848 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
45% Freshmen Loans

There are 10,341 undergraduates at UT Chattanooga, of which 9,234 are full-time, and there are 11,728 students altogether. It takes the average UT Chattanooga undergraduate about 4.5 years to complete their degree.

Around 86% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 34% are men and 66% are women.

Roughly 45% of students at UT Chattanooga take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,833 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $39,937 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
$13,244 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
32% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is 30,559, of which 24,254 students are undergraduates and of those, 22,914 are full-time. Students tend to stick around at UT Knoxville. The freshman retention rate is 88%.

About 75% of students who apply get accepted. Around 36% of accepted students are men, and 64% are women.

Approximately 32% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $9,233 a year. UT Knoxville has a 1.1% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $46,273 during the early-career years.

#14

Lee University

Cleveland, Tennessee
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$21,730 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
57% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,670 undergraduates at Lee University, of which 3,459 are full-time, and there are 5,204 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Lee University is 4.3 years.

About 83% of students who apply get accepted. Around 29% of accepted students are men, and 71% are women.

57% of Lee University students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,913 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.2% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Lee University is $35,687.

#15

Union University

Jackson, Tennessee
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$19,363 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
48% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,071 students at Union in total, 2,096 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,711 are full-time. Union has a freshman retention rate of 87%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

About 53% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 32% are men and 68% are women.

Roughly 48% of students at Union take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,491 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.1% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Union is $43,332.

#16

Tennessee State University

Nashville, Tennessee
Public Public vs. Private
$8,336 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
45% Freshmen Loans

There are 7,615 students at Tennessee State University in total, 6,000 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 4,816 are full-time. It takes the average Tennessee State University undergraduate about 4.7 years to complete their degree.

Approximately 45% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,369 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.4% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Tennessee State University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $34,131 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#17

Tusculum University

Greeneville, Tennessee
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$27,208 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
65% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,664 students at Tusculum in total, 1,353 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,090 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 77%. Around 49% of accepted students are men, and 51% are women.

65% of Tusculum students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,464 a year. Tusculum has a 5.4% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Tusculum with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $37,043 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#18

Cumberland University

Lebanon, Tennessee
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$26,400 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
19% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Cumberland University is 2,704, of which 2,397 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,886 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 58%. Of the accepted students, 37% are men and 63% are women.

Roughly 19% of students at CU take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,944 a year. CU has a 3.1% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $48,182 during the early-career years.

#19

Freed-Hardeman University

Henderson, Tennessee
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$24,300 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
54% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,727 undergraduates at FHU, of which 1,312 are full-time, and there are 2,188 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at FHU is 4.2 years.

Around 88% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 35% are men and 65% are women.

Roughly 54% of students at FHU take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,917 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.2% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $36,758 during the early-career years.

#20

Belmont University

Nashville, Tennessee
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$39,850 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
38% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Belmont University is 8,204, of which 6,631 students are undergraduates and of those, 6,330 are full-time. It takes the average Belmont undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

Around 88% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 29% are men and 71% are women.

38% of Belmont students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $8,889 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.6% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Belmont is $44,400.

#21

Christian Brothers University

Memphis, Tennessee
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$35,520 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
44% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,548 undergraduates at Christian Brothers, of which 1,311 are full-time, and there are 1,918 students altogether. For undergraduates at Christian Brothers, the average graduation time is 4.5 years.

Around 97% of students who apply get accepted. Around 44% of accepted students are men, and 56% are women.

44% of Christian Brothers students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,985 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.1% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $40,100 during the early-career years.

#22

Motlow State Community College

Tullahoma, Tennessee
Public Public vs. Private
$4,416 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 6,616 students at Motlow in total, 3,127 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

The student loan default rate of 1.3% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $32,131 during the early-career years.

#22

Milligan University

Milligan, Tennessee
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$37,550 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
55% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,338 students at Milligan in total, 941 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 786 are full-time. It takes the average Milligan undergraduate about 4.1 years to complete their degree.

About 60% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 43% are men and 57% are women.

Roughly 55% of students at Milligan take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,929 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.2% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $41,817 during the early-career years.

#24

King University

Bristol, Tennessee
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$33,784 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
75% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,435 undergraduates at King, of which 1,252 are full-time, and there are 1,746 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 66%. Around 47% of accepted students are men, and 53% are women.

Approximately 75% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,234 a year. King has a 2.1% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from King with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $48,373 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#25

Bethel University

McKenzie, Tennessee
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$16,871 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
75% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Bethel University is 4,001, of which 3,457 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,190 are full-time. It takes the average Bethel undergraduate about 4.5 years to complete their degree.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 50%. Of the accepted students, 49% are men and 51% are women.

75% of Bethel students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,610 a year. Bethel has a 3.5% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $37,590 during the early-career years.

Other Tennessee Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Southern Adventist University 36
27 Bryan College - Dayton 35
28 Tennessee Wesleyan University 32
29 Columbia State Community College 31
30 Johnson University 29
31 Roane State Community College 28
32 Pellissippi State Community College 27
32 Rhodes College 27
34 Volunteer State Community College 24
35 Walters State Community College 23
36 Welch College 22
37 Chattanooga State Community College 17
38 Strayer University - Tennessee 16
38 Northeast State Community College 16
40 South College 15
41 Lane College 13
42 Nashville State Community College 9
42 Jackson State Community College 9
44 Dyersburg State Community College 8
45 Maryville College 7
46 Southwest Tennessee Community College 4
46 Martin Methodist College 4
48 Le Moyne - Owen College 3
49 Fisk University 2
50 Mid-South Christian College 0

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