Colleges in Middle Tennessee

Middle Tennessee has an abundance of colleges and universities so that regardless of your academic plans, you will be sure to find a place that fits your needs. The Nashville and surrounding areas have 21 accredited four-year and postgraduate institutions all with different economic and cultural identities. In addition, Middle Tennessee has five community colleges and many vocational and technical schools. If you are thinking of going to school in the Nashville or surrounding areas, here are some options to explore.

Colleges and Universities

• Aquinas College
• Austin Peay State University
• Belmont University
• Bethel University
• Cumberland University
• Fisk University
• King University
• Lipscomb University
• Meharry Medical College
• Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)
• Tennessee State University
• Trevecca Nazarene University
• Union University
• Vanderbilt University
• Welch College

Community Colleges

• Columbia State Community College
• Motlow State Community College
• Nashville State Community College
• Volunteer State Community College
• Western Governors University

Vocational Schools

• The Art Institute of Tennessee
• Lincoln College of Technology
• Nashville Film Institute
• Nossi College of Art
• O’More College of Design
• SAE Institute
• Volunteer Beauty Academy
• Watkins College of Art, Design and Film