Colleges in Tennessee

Colleges in Tennessee

Also known as “The Volunteer State,” Tennessee is in the southern region of the US and experiences hot, humid summers with mild winters. Colleges in Tennessee are many and varied, with the Tennessee Board of Regents spearheading a large collection of 2-year institutions and Colleges of Applied Technology amidst the private liberal arts colleges and public universities. Tusculum University is the oldest in the state while Vanderbilt University has the most selective admissions process. Agriculture, mostly the production of soybeans, poultry, and cattle, is the primary industry, with manufacturing and tourism following closely. Most visitors include the Grand Ole Opry, the Beale Street Historic District, and Cades Cove as must-see attractions.
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Roane State Community College is a 2-year community college in east Tennessee. In addition to its campus academic programs, Roane State offers over 100 distance courses and the opportunity to earn a degree entirely online. Every new degree-seeking...

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Since becoming a student at Roane State Community College, I am learning so much every single day! I couldn’t be happier with the quality education I receive from my instructors. No matter the course- College Algebra, Composition, or Anatomy &...

” – Brittany from Lenoir City, TN
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Sewanee, The University of the South, is a 4-year liberal arts college in south central Tennessee. Operated by the dioceses of the Episcopal Church, Sewanee offers bachelor’s degrees in 36 academic majors. In addition, Swanee holds a partnership with...

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The classes here challenge me greatly. In high school I got A's with little to no studying, especially my freshman and sophomore years. This is only my first semester here and I only have one A the last time I checked (everything else is a B...

” – Alisha from Knoxville, TN
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Cleveland State Community College is a 2-year institution serving a five county area in southern Tennessee. CSCC is home to seven academic departments known as “career communities” and an honors program. The college’s Advanced Technologies department...

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Volunteer State Community College is a public, 2-year institution located in Gallatin, Tennessee, with satellite facilities in Livingston, Springfield, and Cookeville. Vol State offers more than 100 academic programs conferring certificates and...

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There are some great teachers at this school. Everyone is extremely willing to go out of their way to help their students. Several of them even offer study sessions in their own homes! They really care about what they're teaching, and it shows (in...

” – Candace from Gallatin, TN
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Founded in 1842, Bethel University is a private institution based in rural McKenzie, Tennessee. The school operates campuses around the state in Jackson, Nashville, Paris, Clarksville, Chattanooga, and Memphis. It is closely affiliated with the...

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I feel that I will learn alot.

” – Caleb from Lexington, TN
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Freed-Hardeman University is a private, Christ-centered institution established in Henderson, Tennessee. Students attending FHU are required to both attend a daily chapel and enroll in a Bible course each semester, and the college provides students...

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I have been able to sit in on a few classes and was blown away every time! The teachers seem to be great and want to help you do well!

” – William from Evansville, IN
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Founded in 1876, Meharry Medical College is an institution of health sciences in Nashville and an Historically Black College and University. Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, Meharry is home to Schools of Medicine and Dentistry. In...

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Tennessee Wesleyan University is a public, 4-year institution established in Nashville. The 500-acre main campus is situated approximately ten minutes from the downtown area and is accompanied by the Avon Williams Campus, which is directly in the...

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I am a current freshman at TWC. I feel like my academics have soared so much higher since high school. I feel everyday in class is not a waste.

” – Kaylee from Wartburg, TN
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Johnson University is a private, Christian university founded in 1893. The curriculum integrates the arts and sciences with Bible studies and theology. Johnson University is affiliated with the Independent Christian Church and offers an on-campus...

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in every class that i have attended thus far, i have learned something new. each teacher does his/her best to encompass and utilize each of the different learning styles in his/her classroom and connect the subject to other classes.

” – Hannah
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Originally opened in 1862 as a school for freedman and runaway slaves, Le Moyne-Owen College is a liberal arts institution and the only Historically Black College in Memphis. LOC is home to five academic divisions offering 23 majors including Urban...

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This school is an awesome HBCU institution, concluding that it is a constant affiliation with the connections of one's warmth of history.

” – Angelique from Memphis, TN
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Northeast State Community College is a 2-year community college in the northeastern corner of Tennessee. Northeast State grants degrees and certificates in over 130 subjects and provides guaranteed admission for all grads to the University of...

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I had a lot of trouble first entering college. No one in my family had finished any sort of college degree, not even an associates. I found nothing but friendly, helpful staff. I was directed to what I needed when applying. They offer internet...

” – Cassandra from Johnson City, TN
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Dyersburg State Community College is a 2-year institution with a main campus and two extension centers in west Tennessee. DSCC’s seven academic departments offer numerous programs of study such as Sports & Leisure Management and Nutrition & Food...

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Dyersburg State is a pretty good school. The teachers are great at what they do and how they do things. You can learn so much from this school. They have an amazing Nursing program, and most recently got an EMT course. Of course, since Dyersburg...

” – Equinox

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