What's the most affordable college in Nashville?

Of the 17 colleges listed on this page, Nashville State Community College reports the lowest published in-state tuition at $4,730 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 Nashville?

Yes, every college on this page is in or adjacent to the Nashville 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 Nashville, TN

CampusPin lists 17 colleges and universities in or near Nashville, Tennessee, 10 universities and 7 community colleges, with 2 public and 15 private institutions.

Nashville hosts Vanderbilt, Belmont, Lipscomb, Tennessee State (HBCU), and Fisk (HBCU).

Nashville colleges by the numbers

Largest by enrollment: Vanderbilt University
Lowest published tuition: Nashville State Community College ($4,730)
Published tuition range: $4,730–$67,498
Most selective: Vanderbilt University (6% accept.)
Public / private: 2 public · 15 private
4-year / 2-year: 10 universities · 7 community colleges

Among the 17 colleges listed here, Vanderbilt University is the largest by enrollment; Nashville State Community College has the lowest published in-state tuition at $4,730; Vanderbilt University is the most selective at a 6% 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 Nashville, 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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