Colleges in Hamilton County, Tennessee
Hamilton County is a county in Tennessee. According to Census data, the population is 415,501 (estimated). For the academic year 2024-2025, seven colleges are active for serving college programs in Hamilton County, Tennessee. In addition, there are 14 colleges located within 30 miles from Hamilton County.
By school type, there are two public and five private schools. By school level, there are five 4-years (or high) schools, one 2-4 years schools (community colleges), and one less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
Six schools offer undergraduate programs and three schools offer graduate programs. The 2025 average tuition & fees of the schools in Hamilton County, Tennessee is $11,772 for Tennessee residents and $20,030 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 73.30% and the average SAT score is 1,120. A total of 27,864 students enrolled in schools in Hamilton County, Tennessee, of which 7,540 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges in Hamilton County, Tennessee
The following table lists 7 colleges located in Hamilton County and 8 schools near Hamilton County, Tennessee ordered by distance from Hamilton County. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
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| College Name | Distance From Hamilton County | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga State Community College Chattanooga, TN Public, 2-4 years valid | 2.47 miles | $17,756 | 7,623 | 26% | 15 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Richmont Graduate University Chattanooga, TN Private, 4 years four-years | 2.50 miles | $20,790 | 329 | - | - | $21,810 | - | - |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN Public, 4 years four-years | 3.17 miles | $18,512 | 11,775 | 50% | 18 to 1 | $19,174 | 81.1% | 1,100 |
| Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN Private, 4 years four-years | 4.37 miles | $33,620 | 4,462 | 60% | 49 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Academy of Allied Health Careers Chattanooga, TN Private, Less than 2 years valid | 4.41 miles | $9,525 | 194 | 65% | 29 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers Chattanooga, TN Private, 4 years four-years | 4.70 miles | $12,709 | 252 | 12% | 18 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Covenant College Lookout Mountain, GA Private, 4 years four-years | 9.98 miles | $42,040 | 1,100 | 71% | 13 to 1 | $15,700 | 86.5% | 1,300 |
| Southern Adventist University Collegedale, TN Private, 4 years four-years | 11.20 miles | $27,300 | 3,229 | 49% | 19 to 1 | $13,760 | 65.5% | 1,140 |
| Lee University Cleveland, TN Private, 4 years four-years | 22.45 miles | $23,790 | 3,714 | 63% | 13 to 1 | $17,480 | 70.5% | 1,130 |
| Brillare Beauty Institute Cleveland, TN Private, Less than 2 years valid | 22.53 miles | $18,000 | 265 | 84% | 16 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Pentecostal Theological Seminary Cleveland, TN Private, 4 years four-years | 22.54 miles | $9,864 | 517 | - | 22 to 1 | $10,244 | - | - |
| Cleveland State Community College Cleveland, TN Public, 2-4 years valid | 22.88 miles | $17,746 | 3,282 | 37% | 18 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Dalton State College Dalton, GA Public, 4 years four-years | 24.52 miles | $10,656 | 5,135 | 25% | 21 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology Dalton, GA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 26.24 miles | $16,500 | 47 | 81% | 20 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Omega Graduate School Dayton, TN Private, 4 years four-years | 29.94 miles | $6,550 | 69 | - | - | $7,050 | - | - |
| Average | - | $20,030 | 27,864 | 44% | 25 to 1 | $18,248 | 73.3% | 1,120 |