Tennessee Colleges

With over 50 graduate and 125 undergraduate degree paths, Austin Peay is a major regional provider of higher education. We are proud to offer the country’s first registered apprenticeship for teaching and continuously expand our programs in national security studies, aviation science, and animation.

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) provides a student-centered community of learning, reflecting high standards and promoting a balance of liberal arts and professional preparation, and continuous improvement. The university conducts a wide array of educational and research programs and clinical services including a comprehensive Academic Health Sciences Center. Education is the university’s highest priority, and the institution is committed to increasing the level of educational attainment in the state and region.

Middle Tennessee State University, situated at the geographic center of the state in Murfreesboro, is a comprehensive university that embraces its role as a preferred destination for Tennessee undergraduates while expanding its reach nationally and internationally through signature programs and select master’s and doctoral programs.

With an enrollment of more than 20,000 students and 300+ majors and concentrations, MTSU is the largest locally governed university in Tennessee.

Tennessee State University, through its legacy as an HBCU and land grant institution, transforms lives, prepares a diverse population of leaders, and contributes to economic and community development by providing affordable and accessible educational programs at various degree levels promoting academic excellence through scholarly inquiry, teaching, research, lifelong learning, and public service.

Tennessee’s technological university creates, advances, and applies knowledge to expand opportunity and economic competitiveness. As a STEM-infused, comprehensive institution, Tennessee Tech delivers enduring education, impactful research, and collaborative service.

With five unique campuses across Tennessee, the UT System offers something for everyone. No matter what you’re looking for in a college experience, you’ll find your perfect fit at UT. Explore our UT campus guide to find your UT!