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Colleges in Nashville

There are at least 37 colleges in Nashville, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 42,438 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 35,408 full-time students, and a reported 13,842 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include Vanderbilt University, Tennessee State University, Nashville State Technical Community College and Belmont University. For a prestigious selective school, you might want to look at Vanderbilt University or Belmont University.

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

Of Note For College Students

Nashville QuickSchools™

We call these QuickSchools -- Our term for schools with flexible schedules, simple applications, online info request forms, and very rapid response to requests for info.

Argosy University
Nashville, Tennessee

Offers degree programs in business, education, health sciences, and psychology and behavioral sciences. 18 campuses in 11 states and online programs.

  • Programs: Accounting, Administration, Counseling, Criminal Justice, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Finance, Health and Human Services, International, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Psychology, Teaching
  • Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor, Doctorate, Master

DeVry University
Nashville, Tennessee

Started in 1931, DeVry has grown into one of the largest private universities in the U.S., with locations in many major metro areas.

  • Programs: Computer Networking, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Management and Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

DeVry University
Nashville, Tennessee

Started in 1931, DeVry has grown into one of the largest private universities in the U.S., with locations in many major metro areas.

  • Programs: Computer Networking, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Management and Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

High-Tech Institute
Nashville, Tennessee

Offers degree and certificate programs in technology, health care, criminal justice, visual communication, veterinary technology, and business. Located at ten campuses throughout the U.S.

  • Programs: Health and Human Services, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing
  • Degrees/Course Work: Diploma

ITT Technical Institute
Nashville, Tennessee

With over 90 campuses in 34 states nationwide and online programs offered as well, the ITT Technical Institutes may have a program that is convenient for you. ITT Tech is dedicated to teaching technology.

  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma

International Academy of Design and Technology
Nashville, Tennessee

Career-oriented design, visual arts and communications curricula in about ten major U.S. metro areas. Flexible class schedules and online study are available for working students.

  • Programs: Communication, Communications, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Marketing, Multimedia and Web Design, Photography and photo journalism, Visual Arts
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Nashville, Tennessee

  • Programs: Accounting, Computer Networking, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Finance, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Public, Technologies
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate, Master

Nashville Auto-Diesel College
Nashville, Tennessee

Offers associate degree and diploma programs in auto technician, diesel, high-performance, and collision repair. Located in Nashville, Tennessee

  • Programs: Automotive Marine and Aviation
  • Degrees/Course Work: Coursework

National College
Madison, Tennessee; Nashville, Tennessee

Offers degree programs and career training in business, healthcare, and technology fields. Located in several campus locations across the Eastern U.S.

  • Programs: Accounting, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Technologies
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma
(Offerings vary by location; please request additional info.)

Remington College
Nashville, Tennessee

Career college with multiple campuses all across the United States. Instruction with a strong component based on learning by doing.

  • Programs: Criminal Justice, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma

Strayer University
Nashville, Tennessee

Strayer University (SU) has been providing college education for over 115 years, with many locations across the United States.

  • Programs: Accounting, Communication, Computer Networking, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Engineering Design, Family and Consumer, Finance, Graphic Design, History, Hospitality Management, Information Technology, International, Law, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Multimedia and Web Design, Photography and photo journalism, Public, Teaching, Visual Arts
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma, Master

TechSkills
Nashville, Tennessee

TechSkills offers higher learning education to adults who are seeking to advance their careers, or even start new ones, after extended periods of time in other endeavors.

  • Programs: Computer Networking, Information Technology, Multimedia and Web Design, Technologies
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate

TechSkills - Medical
Nashville, Tennessee

Offers career training in health care. Located at 31 campus locations in 17 states

  • Programs: Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma

The Art Institutes
Nashville, Tennessee

The Art Institutes (AI) provides programs that stimulate the minds of its students with programs in design, the arts, game programming, culinary cuisine, and fashion.

  • Programs: Communication, Communications, Culinary Arts and Pastry, Family and Consumer, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Marketing, Multimedia and Web Design, Photography and photo journalism, Visual Arts
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Coursework, Diploma, Non-Degree - General

University of Phoenix
Nashville, 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: Accounting, Administration, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Finance, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Psychology, Teaching
  • Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor, Master

Nashville Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2005 information.

American Baptist College
1800 Baptist World Ctr Dr
Nashville, Tennessee 37207

  • Programs: theology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 112 students, 83 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 30 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.

Draughons Junior College
340 Plus Park at Pavilion Blvd
Nashville, Tennessee 37217

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: medical assistant, medical records tech, criminal justice and safety, computer support, pharmacy tech, accounting, business administration, legal assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 671 students, 388 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Free Will Baptist Bible College
3606 W End Ave
Nashville, Tennessee 37205-0117

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: elementary school teaching, psychology, business management, health and physical education, bible studies, early childhood education, religious education, pastoral counseling.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 373 students, 327 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 385 student capacity.
  • 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.

John A Gupton College
1616 Church St
Nashville, Tennessee 37203

  • Programs: funeral and mortuary.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 98 students, 82 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 14 student capacity.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

Jon Nave University of Unisex Cosmetology
5128 Charlotte Ave
Nashville, Tennessee 37209-3347

  • Programs: make-up artist, cosmetology, personal grooming.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 18 students, 18 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

New Directions Hair Academy
3744 Old Hickory Blvd Ste A2
Nashville, Tennessee 37209-4353

  • Programs: cosmetology, personal and culinary services.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 156 students, 116 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Nwani's Barber and Style Academy
3532 W Hamilton Rd
Nashville, Tennessee 37218

  • Programs: cosmetoloty instructor, barber.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 28 students, 27 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Southeastern Career College - Nashville
2416 21st Ave South, Suite 300
Nashville, Tennessee 37212-5318

  • Programs: legal assistant, massage therapy, medical office assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 394 students, 367 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Credit for experience.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Tennessee Career College
443 Donelson Pike
Nashville, Tennessee 37241

  • Programs: legal assistant, medical transcription, medical coding, court reporting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 108 students, 108 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Tennessee Technology Center at Nashville
100 White Bridge Rd
Nashville, Tennessee 37209

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: licensed practical nurse, clinical and medical lab science, cosmetology, automobile mechanics, aesthetician and skin care, truck and bus driver, welding, drafting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 901 students, 692 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Volunteer Beauty Inc
5668 Nolensville Rd
Nashville, Tennessee 37211

  • Programs: cosmetology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 83 students, 69 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2005 information.

Aquinas College
4210 Harding Rd
Nashville, Tennessee 32705

  • Programs: business administration, registered nursing, teacher ed, liberal arts and sciences.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 930 students, 565 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 240-650. Math: 270-410.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Belmont University
1900 Belmont Blvd
Nashville, Tennessee 37212-3757

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: music management, business management, accounting, registered nursing, music performance, teacher ed, occupational therapy, liberal arts and sciences.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 4,319 students, 3,864 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,755 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 530-640. Math: 540-640.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Fisk University
1000 17th Ave N
Nashville, Tennessee 37208-4501

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: psychology, business, biology, political science, English, sociology, special ed, history.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 920 students, 873 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 851 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 430-560. Math: 420-540.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Lipscomb University
3901 Granny White Pike
Nashville, Tennessee 37204-3951

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, accounting, biology, marketing, elementary school teaching, psychology, managerial economics, exercise science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 2,517 students, 2,285 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,496 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 458-675. Math: 453-669.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Meharry Medical College
1005 DB TODD BLVD
NASHVILLE, Tennessee 37208

  • Programs: medicine, dentistry, public health, pharmacology, bacteriology, biological and biomedical sciences, biochemistry.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 707 students, 707 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

Nashville State Technical Community College
120 White Bridge Rd
Nashville, Tennessee 37209-4515

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, child development, business management, MIS, computer networking, science tech, administrative assistant, surgical tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 7,198 students, 4,101 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Tennessee Board of Regents
1415 Murfreesboro Rd Ste 350
Nashville, Tennessee 37217-2833

  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.

Tennessee State University
3500 John Merritt Blvd
Nashville, Tennessee 37209-1561

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: educational administration, business management, liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing, curriculum and instruction, psychology, biology, drama.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 8,880 students, 7,389 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 3,700 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 400-500. Math: 410-500.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Trevecca Nazarene University
333 Murfreesboro Rd
Nashville, Tennessee 37210

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, educational administration, elementary school teaching, physician assistant, marriage and family therapy, education courses, religion, psychology courses.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 2,196 students, 1,960 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 733 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Vanderbilt University
2101 West End Avenue
Nashville, Tennessee 37240

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, economics, law, social services, psychology, English, political science, mathematics.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 11,479 students, 11,122 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 4,830 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 630-720. Math: 650-740.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. 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.

Watkins College of Art and Design
2298 Metrocenter Blvd
Nashville, Tennessee 37228

  • Programs: cinematography, interior design, graphic design, fine arts, photography.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 350 students, 265 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 48 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 470-580. Math: 390-450.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2005.)

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(2000)
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Franklin Colleges241,842235 
Gallatin Colleges123,2307,150 
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