For the 2025 school year, there are 58 community colleges serving 135,675 students in Tennessee (41 public colleges and 17 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Tennessee is approximately $5,176 per year for in-state students and $15,746 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,551 per year (view national tuition costs).
The top-ranked community colleges in California include Baptist Health Sciences University, Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers, and Dyersburg State Community College.
The average community college acceptance rate in Tennessee is 80% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 45%, with the majority being Black and the student:teacher ratio is 18:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(TN) School Average
Asian
4%
Hispanic
6%
Black
19%
White
55%
Hawaiian
9%
Two or more races
3%
Non Resident
1%
Unknown
3%
Top Ranked Tennessee Community Colleges (2025)
College
Location
Students
Baptist Health Sciences University
Private not-for-profit
1003 Monroe Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 572-2468
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 572-2468
| 893 students
Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers
Private for-profit
248 Northgate Mall Drive
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 305-7781
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 305-7781
| 274 students
1510 Lake Rd
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3350
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3350
| 3,143 students
Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga
Private for-profit
6397 Lee Highway, Suite 100
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 510-9675
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 510-9675
| 5,043 students
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Private for-profit
590 Creative Way
Nashville, TN 37115
(615) 514-2787
Nashville, TN 37115
(615) 514-2787
| 312 students
340 Washington St
Newbern, TN 38059
(731) 627-2511
Newbern, TN 38059
(731) 627-2511
| 477 students
1635 Technology Way
Athens, TN 37371
(423) 744-2814
Athens, TN 37371
(423) 744-2814
| 221 students
426 Highway 91
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 543-0070
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 543-0070
| 457 students
16940 Highland Dr
McKenzie, TN 38201
(731) 352-5364
McKenzie, TN 38201
(731) 352-5364
| 106 students
241 Vo Tech Dr
McMinnville, TN 37110
(931) 473-5587
McMinnville, TN 37110
(931) 473-5587
| 336 students
1303 Old Fort Pky
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 898-8010
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 898-8010
| 496 students
William R Moore College of Technology
Private not-for-profit
1200 Poplar Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 726-1977
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 726-1977
| 564 students
4501 Amnicola Hwy
Chattanooga, TN 37406
(423) 697-4400
Chattanooga, TN 37406
(423) 697-4400
| 8,361 students
3535 Adkisson Drive
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 472-7141
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 472-7141
| 3,865 students
1665 Hampshire Pike
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 540-2730
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 540-2730
| 6,803 students
Concorde Career College-Memphis
Private for-profit
5100 Poplar Avenue, Suite 132
Memphis, TN 38137
(901) 761-9494
Memphis, TN 38137
(901) 761-9494
| 2,382 students
Fortis Institute-Cookeville
Private for-profit
1025 Highway 111
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-3660
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-3660
| 452 students
Fortis Institute-Nashville
Private for-profit
3354 Perimeter Hill Drive, Suite 105
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 320-5917
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 320-5917
| 605 students
Hussian College-Daymar College Murfreesboro
Private for-profit
415 Golden Bear Court
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(717) 380-1385
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(717) 380-1385
| 63 students
John A Gupton College
Private not-for-profit
1616 Church St
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 327-3927
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 327-3927
| 252 students
Kaplan College-Nashville
Private, for profit
750 Envious Lane
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 279-8300
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 279-8300
| 369 students
Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville
Private for-profit
1524 Gallatin Rd
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 226-3990
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 226-3990
| 1,833 students
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
Private for-profit
1507 County Hospital Road
Nashville, TN 37218
(615) 678-8196
Nashville, TN 37218
(615) 678-8196
| 774 students
6015 Ledford Mill Road
Tullahoma, TN 37388
(931) 393-1500
Tullahoma, TN 37388
(931) 393-1500
| 7,104 students
120 White Bridge Rd
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-3333
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-3333
| 8,905 students
North Central Institute
Private for-profit
168 Jack Miller Blvd
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 431-9700
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 431-9700
| 100 students
2425 Hwy 75
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 323-3191
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 323-3191
| 6,613 students
10915 Hardin Valley Road
Knoxville, TN 37933
(865) 694-6400
Knoxville, TN 37933
(865) 694-6400
| 11,470 students
Remington College-Memphis Campus
Private not-for-profit
2710 Nonconnah Blvd
Memphis, TN 38132
(901) 291-4239
Memphis, TN 38132
(901) 291-4239
| 612 students
Remington College-Nashville Campus
Private not-for-profit
441 Donelson Pk Ste 150
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 889-5520
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 889-5520
| 428 students
5983 Macon Cove
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 333-5000
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 333-5000
| 9,346 students
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Community Colleges in Tennessee (Closed)
School
Location
Students
560 Royal Parkway
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 361-7555
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 361-7555
| 38 students
Hussian College-Daymar College Clarksville (Closed 2024)
Private for-profit
2691 Trenton Road
Clarksville, TN 37040
(717) 380-1385
Clarksville, TN 37040
(717) 380-1385
| 387 students
Hussian College-Daymar College Nashville (Closed 2024)
Private for-profit
560 Royal Parkway
Nashville, TN 37214
(717) 380-1385
Nashville, TN 37214
(717) 380-1385
| 48 students
ITT Technical Institute-Chattanooga (Closed 2016)
Private, for profit
5600 Brainerd Rd Suite G-1
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 510-6800
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 510-6800
| 226 students
ITT Technical Institute-Cordova (Closed 2024)
Private, for profit
7260 Goodlett Farms Parkway
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 381-0200
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 381-0200
| 545 students
Miller-Motte Technical College-Clarksville (Closed 2024)
Private, for profit
1820 Business Park Dr
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 553-0071
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 553-0071
| 404 students
Miller-Motte Technical College-Madison (Closed 2024)
Private, for profit
1515 Gallatin Pike North
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 859-8090
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 859-8090
| 319 students
Vatterott College-Dividend (Closed 2024)
Private, for profit
2655 Dividend Drive
Memphis, TN 38132
(901) 761-5730
Memphis, TN 38132
(901) 761-5730
| 667 students
West Tennessee Business College (Closed 2024)
Private, for profit
1186 Highway 45 Bypass
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 668-7240
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 668-7240
| 211 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Tennessee?
There are 58 community colleges serving 135,675 students in Tennessee.
How much do community colleges cost in Tennessee?
The average tuition for community colleges in Tennessee is approximately $5,176 per year for in-state students and $15,746 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,551.
What are the top ranked community colleges in Tennessee?
The top-ranked community colleges in Tennessee include Baptist Health Sciences University, Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers, and Dyersburg State Community College.
What is community college acceptance rate in Tennessee?
The average community college acceptance rate in Tennessee is 80% (compared to national acceptance rates).
What is community college diversity score in Tennessee?
Community colleges in Tennessee have a diversity score of 0.65, which is higher than the national average of 0.00 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Tennessee?
Community colleges in Tennessee have approximately 45% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black.
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