Colleges in Tennessee
43 colleges and universities in Tennessee
Total Schools
43
Avg Acceptance Rate
70.6%
Avg SAT Score
1156
Public / Private
11 / 32
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Top Tennessee Colleges by Acceptance Rate
Most selective schools in Tennessee — click any school for full admissions data
| School | Acceptance Rate | SAT Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University acceptance rate | 6.28% | 1550 |
| Nossi College of Art and Design acceptance rate | 43.27% | — |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville acceptance rate | 45.99% | 1304 |
| Union University acceptance rate | 47.18% | 1243 |
| Rhodes College acceptance rate | 49.68% | 1385 |
| The University of the South acceptance rate | 50.90% | 1336 |
| Johnson University acceptance rate | 53.77% | 1072 |
| King University acceptance rate | 54.39% | — |
| Fisk University acceptance rate | 57.91% | 1236 |
| Lincoln Memorial University acceptance rate | 59.27% | 1093 |
| Tennessee Wesleyan University acceptance rate | 59.41% | 1051 |
| Tusculum University acceptance rate | 60.42% | — |
| Maryville College acceptance rate | 65.68% | 1181 |
| Southern Adventist University acceptance rate | 66.61% | 1116 |
| Lipscomb University acceptance rate | 66.64% | 1248 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many colleges are in Tennessee?
- There are 43 colleges and universities in Tennessee, including 11 public and 32 private institutions.
- What is the average acceptance rate for Tennessee colleges?
- The average acceptance rate for colleges in Tennessee is 70.6%.
- What is the average SAT score for Tennessee colleges?
- The average SAT score across colleges in Tennessee is 1156.
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