Universities in Tennessee — Directory
This page provides a comprehensive directory of accredited universities and colleges operating in Tennessee. Information includes institution profiles, locations, and official contact points.
For detailed information about tuition, programs, and admissions, visit Cost of Studying, Programs & Degrees, and Admissions Guide. For student life insights, see Student Experiences.
Public Universities
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville, Tennessee
Official Website: https://www.utk.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Data compiled from official university sources
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Official Website: https://www.mtsu.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Data compiled from official university sources
Tennessee Tech University
Cookeville, Tennessee
Official Website: https://www.tntech.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Data compiled from official university sources
University of Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee
Official Website: https://www.memphis.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Data compiled from official university sources
Private Universities
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee
Official Website: https://www.vanderbilt.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Data compiled from official university sources
Belmont University
Nashville, Tennessee
Official Website: https://www.belmont.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Data compiled from official university sources
Lipscomb University
Nashville, Tennessee
Official Website: https://www.lipscomb.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Data compiled from official university sources
Rhodes College
Memphis, Tennessee
Official Website: https://www.rhodes.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Data compiled from official university sources
This directory includes accredited institutions in Tennessee. Students should verify current accreditation status, program availability, and admission requirements directly with universities. Additional information is available on the Data Sources page.
Last reviewed: January 2026