Colleges in Nashville, Tennessee
There are at least 35 colleges in Nashville, listed and described below. These schools represent 43,094 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 35,729 full-time students, and a reported 14,202 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.
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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.
DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management
Nashville, Tennessee
Offers MBA and Master's degree management programs. Located at several sites in the United States and Canada

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.

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

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.
Argosy University
Nashville, Tennessee
Offers degree programs in business, education, health sciences, and psychology and behavioral sciences. 19 campuses in 11 states and online programs.

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.

Anthem Career College
Nashville, Tennessee
Get your career on track with an education from Anthem Career College. We offer diploma and associate degree programs in the medical, legal, and business fields.

ITT Technical Institute
Nashville, Tennessee
With over 100 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.

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

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.
Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.
American Baptist College
1800 Baptist World Ctr Dr
Nashville, Tennessee 37207
Draughons Junior College Inc
340 Plus Park Blvd
Nashville, Tennessee 37217
Free Will Baptist Bible College
3606 West End Ave
Nashville, Tennessee 37205-0117
International Barber & Style College
3744 Annex Avenue
Nashville, Tennessee 37209
John A Gupton College
1616 Church St
Nashville, Tennessee 37203-2954
Nashville College of Medical Careers
1556 Crestview Dr
Madison, Tennessee 37115
Paul Mitchell the School-Nashville
5510 Crossings Circle
Antioch, Tennessee 37013
Tennessee Technology Center at Nashville
100 White Bridge Rd
Nashville, Tennessee 37209-4515
Volunteer Beauty Madison
1793 B Gallatin Pke N
Madison, Tennessee 37115-2122
Volunteer Beauty Nashville
5338 Charlotte Ave.
Nashville, Tennessee 37209-3033
These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.
Aquinas College
4210 Harding Pike
Nashville, Tennessee 37205
Belmont University
1900 Belmont Blvd
Nashville, Tennessee 37212-3757
Fisk University
1000 17th Ave N
Nashville, Tennessee 37208-4501
Lipscomb University
One University Park Drive
Nashville, Tennessee 37204-3951
Meharry Medical College
1005 DB TODD BLVD
NASHVILLE, Tennessee 37208
Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia
315 Hospital Drive
Madison, Tennessee 37116
Nashville State Technical Community College
120 White Bridge Rd
Nashville, Tennessee 37209-4515
Tennessee Board of Regents
1415 Murfreesboro Rd Ste 350
Nashville, Tennessee 37217-2833
Tennessee Career College
443 Donelson Pike, Suite #110
Nashville, Tennessee 37241
Tennessee State University
3500 John Merritt Blvd
Nashville, Tennessee 37209-1561
Trevecca Nazarene University
333 Murfreesboro Rd
Nashville, Tennessee 37210
Vanderbilt University
2101 West End Avenue
Nashville, Tennessee 37240
Watkins College of Art & Design
2298 Rosa L Parks Blvd
Nashville, Tennessee 37228
(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)
| City/Town | Colleges | Pop. (2000) | Students | Dorms |
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| Brentwood Colleges | 1 | 23,445 | 198 | |
| Franklin Colleges | 3 | 41,842 | 285 | |
| Gallatin Colleges | 1 | 23,230 | 7,065 | |
| Goodlettsville Colleges | 2 | 13,780 | 381 |
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