What's the most affordable college in Memphis?

Of the 15 colleges listed on this page, Southwest Tennessee Community College reports the lowest published in-state tuition at $4,778 per year. That is the sticker price before aid; net price after grants can rank colleges differently, so compare both.

Can I commute to college from Memphis?

Yes, every college on this page is in or adjacent to the Memphis metro. Many community colleges and several four-year campuses serve commuter students with day, evening, and online options. Check each profile for transit and parking notes where reported.

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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.

Where a value is unavailable it is shown as unavailable, never as 0, free, or a negative judgment. Always confirm final details with the institution before applying.

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