2020 Guide to Colleges in Tennessee

If you’re looking for a great school where you can get a quality education, you may want to consider one of the many colleges and universities in Tennessee. The state is home to several institutions of higher learning, 45 of which are ranked in College Factual’s 2020 analysis.

Best Colleges in Tennessee

crest image Vanderbilt University

Located in Nashville in what is generally considered a city setting, Vanderbilt is ranked #1 in the state of Tennessee. Vanderbilt supports roughly 7,000 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1.

Learn more about Vanderbilt University.

crest image Rhodes College

Located in Memphis in what is generally considered a city setting, Rhodes College is ranked #2 in the state of Tennessee. Rhodes College supports roughly 2,100 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Learn more about Rhodes College.

crest image Sewanee – The University of the South

Located in Sewanee in what is generally considered a rural setting, Sewanee is ranked #3 in the state of Tennessee. Sewanee supports roughly 1,800 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Learn more about Sewanee – The University of the South.

crest image The University of Tennessee – Knoxville

Located in Knoxville in what is generally considered a city setting, UT Knoxville is ranked #4 in the state of Tennessee. UT Knoxville supports roughly 23,800 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Learn more about The University of Tennessee – Knoxville.

crest image Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences

Located in Memphis in what is generally considered a city setting, Baptist College of Health Sciences is ranked #5 in the state of Tennessee. Baptist College of Health Sciences supports roughly 1,200 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Learn more about Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences.

crest image Union University

Located in Jackson in what is generally considered a city setting, Union U is ranked #6 in the state of Tennessee. Union U supports roughly 2,900 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Learn more about Union University.

crest image Belmont University

Located in Nashville in what is generally considered a city setting, Belmont is ranked #7 in the state of Tennessee. Belmont supports roughly 6,600 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Learn more about Belmont University.

crest image Lipscomb University

Located in Nashville in what is generally considered a city setting, Lipscomb is ranked #8 in the state of Tennessee. Lipscomb supports roughly 3,700 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Learn more about Lipscomb University.

crest image Milligan College

Located in Milligan College in what is generally considered a suburban setting, Milligan is ranked #9 in the state of Tennessee. Milligan supports roughly 900 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

Learn more about Milligan College.

crest image Tennessee Technological University

Located in Cookeville in what is generally considered a small town setting, Tennessee Tech University is ranked #10 in the state of Tennessee. Tennessee Tech University supports roughly 10,200 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Learn more about Tennessee Technological University.

See the full list of ranked colleges in Tennessee.