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Chattanooga Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Chattanooga Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Chattanooga, Tennessee

There are at least 8 colleges in Chattanooga, listed and described below. These schools represent 19,179 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 15,119 full-time students, and a reported 6,006 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Chattanooga State Technical Community College.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Tennessee Colleges.

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University of Phoenix
Chattanooga, Tennessee

Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix is dedicated to meeting the needs of working students. Now the largest private university in North America, we offer conveniently located campuses and learning centers as well as a flexible online learning format.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Liberal Arts, Media, Medical Administration, Medicine, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Doctorate, Master

Chattanooga Colleges with Open Admissions

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Chattanooga College Medical Dental and Technical Careers
3805 Brainerd Rd
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37411-3742

  • Programs: medical records tech, data processing tech, electronics tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 147 students, 172 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Credit for experience.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Chattanooga State Technical Community College
4501 Amnicola Hwy
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37406-1097

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing, radiation therapist, nuclear medical tech, business management, community organization, pharmacy tech, legal assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 8,108 students, 5,223 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Colleges in Chattanooga with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Richmont Graduate University
1815 McCallie Ave
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37404

  • Programs: counseling psychology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 264 students, 231 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Temple Baptist Seminary
1906 Union Avenue
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37404

  • Programs: religious education, theology, theological and ministerial studies, ministry, pre-ministerial studies, general philosophy, theology and religious vocations.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's.
  • Student Body: 122 students, 71 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,601 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Tennessee Temple University
1815 Union Ave
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37404

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: religious education, interdisciplinary studies, psychology, elementary school teaching, theology, bible studies, business management, sign language translation.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 623 students, 501 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,604 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 355-610. Math: 335-535.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
615 McCallie Ave
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37403-2598

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, family and consumer science, psychology, biology, criminal justice and administration, English, elementary school teaching, physical therapy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 9,558 students, 8,491 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,801 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Virginia College-School of Business and Health
721 Eastgate Loop Rd.
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37411

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: medical assistant, medical coding, administrative assistant, CAD and design, legal assistant, criminal justice and administration, medical office management, pharmacy tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 357 students, 430 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

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(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

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