Tennessee Private Education Universities

Compare 286 programs at 26 universities in Tennessee — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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26 universities · ranked best first

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Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1892

US #43 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $24,345/yr
Admission rate: 66%
Earnings (10yr): $53,723
Students: 2,773

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Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1873

US #208 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $15,846/yr
Admission rate: 6%
Earnings (10yr): $91,565
Students: 7,208

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Lipscomb University

Nashville, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1891

US #303 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $24,739/yr
Admission rate: 68%
Earnings (10yr): $55,541
Students: 2,997

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Union University

Jackson, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1873

US #424 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $27,171/yr
Admission rate: 60%
Earnings (10yr): $53,990
Students: 1,607

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Lee University

Cleveland, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1918

US #458 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $18,878/yr
Admission rate: 71%
Earnings (10yr): $43,222
Students: 2,617

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Carson-Newman University

Jefferson City, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1851

US #478 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $20,251/yr
Admission rate: 90%
Earnings (10yr): $48,382
Students: 1,387

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Belmont University

Nashville, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1890

US #489 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $33,147/yr
Admission rate: 95%
Earnings (10yr): $55,930
Students: 7,137

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Trevecca Nazarene University

Nashville, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1901

US #544 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $16,813/yr
Admission rate: 69%
Earnings (10yr): $49,378
Students: 1,737

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Lincoln Memorial University

Harrogate, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1897

US #549 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $20,406/yr
Admission rate: 63%
Earnings (10yr): $49,956
Students: 1,572

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Christian Brothers University

Memphis, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1871

US #624 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $9,854/yr
Admission rate: 87%
Earnings (10yr): $57,478
Students: 905

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Freed-Hardeman University

Henderson, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1869

US #681 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $21,574/yr
Admission rate: 60%
Earnings (10yr): $47,485
Students: 1,212

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Johnson University

Knoxville, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1893

US #730 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $22,063/yr
Admission rate: 65%
Earnings (10yr): $40,596
Students: 743

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Welch College

Gallatin, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1942

US #747 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $25,263/yr
Earnings (10yr): $42,198
Students: 226

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Cumberland University

Lebanon, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1842

US #861 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $18,759/yr
Admission rate: 67%
Earnings (10yr): $57,687
Students: 2,104

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Milligan University

Milligan, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1866

US #878 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $21,365/yr
Admission rate: 72%
Earnings (10yr): $46,641
Students: 818

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Tennessee Wesleyan University

Athens, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1857

US #999 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $14,836/yr
Admission rate: 69%
Earnings (10yr): $45,989
Students: 846

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Bryan College-Dayton

Dayton, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1930

US #1031 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $20,614/yr
Earnings (10yr): $54,434
Students: 814

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Maryville College

Maryville, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1819

US #1038 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $19,360/yr
Admission rate: 61%
Earnings (10yr): $49,279
Students: 1,005

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King University

Bristol, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1867

US #1066 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $22,347/yr
Admission rate: 100%
Earnings (10yr): $59,831
Students: 908

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Rhodes College

Memphis, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1848

US #1228 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $28,585/yr
Admission rate: 50%
Earnings (10yr): $66,651
Students: 1,836

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Strayer University-Tennessee

Nashville, Tennessee · Private University

US #1300 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $11,645/yr
Earnings (10yr): $40,092
Students: 1,784

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Tusculum University

Greeneville, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1794

US #1344 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $21,131/yr
Admission rate: 72%
Earnings (10yr): $44,367
Students: 785

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Fisk University

Nashville, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1866

US #1383 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $32,020/yr
Admission rate: 37%
Earnings (10yr): $45,454
Students: 1,035

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Le Moyne-Owen College

Memphis, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1968

US #1425 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $7,099/yr
Admission rate: 99%
Earnings (10yr): $35,594
Students: 581

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Graduates of Education programmes report a median $47,572 two years after finishing, across 586 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $25,978.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for private Education universities in Tennessee?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Southern Adventist University, Vanderbilt University, Lipscomb University. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study private Education universities in Tennessee?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying private Education universities in Tennessee?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

Why study in Tennessee?

Filtering by Tennessee keeps living costs, in-state tuition eligibility and part-time work in one place — the results above are limited to institutions located there.

About private Education universities in Tennessee

This page lists private Education universities in Tennessee held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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