What's the most affordable college in Nashville?

In-district community colleges typically have the lowest tuition in Nashville. Use CampusPin's tuition filter to see exact numbers — sticker prices vary widely between public and private institutions.

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).

All colleges in Nashville

American Baptist College
Nashville, TN · University · Private
Tuition
$12,474
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
48
Belmont University
Nashville, TN · University · Private
Tuition
$41,320
Acceptance
96%
Enrollment
8,838
Fisk University
Nashville, TN · University · Private
Tuition
$24,298
Acceptance
58%
Enrollment
1,005
Fortis Institute-Nashville
Nashville, TN · Community College · Private
Tuition
$15,237
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
392
Galen Health Institutes-Nashville Campus
Nashville, TN · Community College · Private
Tuition
$16,400
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
763
John A Gupton College
Nashville, TN · Community College · Private
Tuition
$12,040
Acceptance
84%
Enrollment
160
Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville
Nashville, TN · Community College · Private
Tuition
$18,841
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,062
Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN · University · Private
Tuition
$38,824
Acceptance
67%
Enrollment
4,798
Meharry Medical College
Nashville, TN · University · Private
Tuition
$18,841
Acceptance
47%
Enrollment
5,692
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Nashville, TN · Community College · Private
Tuition
$18,841
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
788
Nashville State Community College
Nashville, TN · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,498
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
4,931
Nossi College of Art and Design
Nashville, TN · University · Private
Tuition
$20,350
Acceptance
43%
Enrollment
278
Remington College-Nashville Campus
Nashville, TN · Community College · Private
Tuition
$21,230
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
279
SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville
Nashville, TN · University · Private
Tuition
$17,027
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,800
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN · University · Public
Tuition
$8,568
Acceptance
93%
Enrollment
7,931
Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN · University · Private
Tuition
$29,790
Acceptance
70%
Enrollment
3,068
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN · University · Private
Tuition
$63,946
Acceptance
6%
Enrollment
13,447

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