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Colleges in Memphis, TN

CampusPin lists 15 colleges and universities in or near Memphis, Tennessee, 11 universities and 4 community colleges, with 3 public and 12 private institutions.

Memphis colleges by the numbers

Largest by enrollment
University of Memphis
Lowest published tuition
Southwest Tennessee Community College ($4,778)
Published tuition range
$4,778–$57,110
Most selective
Visible Music College (28% accept.)
Public / private
3 public · 12 private
4-year / 2-year
11 universities · 4 community colleges

Among the 15 colleges listed here, University of Memphis is the largest by enrollment; Southwest Tennessee Community College has the lowest published in-state tuition at $4,778; Visible Music College is the most selective at a 28% acceptance rate. Published figures are sticker price, not net price — compare net price and outcomes on each profile.

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Data sources & methodology

College listings for Memphis, Tennessee are compiled from federal datasets and each institution's own published information.

Sources used across this page

Not every source informs every figure. Each data point draws on the source appropriate to it see the relevant section and the data dictionary for field-level provenance.

  • IPEDS / NCES College Navigator

    Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.

  • U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

    Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.

  • Institutional websites

    Each school's official admissions, registrar, and financial-aid pages are the authoritative source for current details.

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