Best colleges in Memphis

Elvis Sang with a Smile for a Reason

Heart and Soul of Tennessee

Memphis has deep roots and an even deeper arts scene. Home to legendary musicians and comfortable Southern living, this Tennessee town is also home to 18 colleges and universities. Memphis has one of the most diverse campuses in the U.S. for both undergraduate and post-grad education and attracts students from all walks of life. Private universities are also available in Memphis, along with one campus, most recently ranked as a Top 25 school for alternative education.

Outside of college life, the city inspired an award-winning Broadway show and produced Undefeated, an academy award-winning documentary. Memphis is known for its high quality of life, impressive affordability, and plenty of avenues to make friends. Whether you're a music history fan or just wish to eat one of Elvis' famous peanut butter and banana sandwiches, Memphis promises a good time.

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Best Four Year Universities in Memphis

Rhodes College
Memphis, TN

Rhodes College offers 47 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 488 students graduated with students earning 469 Bachelor's degrees, 12 Master's degrees, and 7 Certificates.

Christian Brothers University offers 87 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 670 students graduated with students earning 377 Master's degrees, 291 Bachelor's degrees, and 2 Associate's degrees.

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Visible Music College
Memphis, TN

Visible Music College offers 16 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 65 students graduated with students earning 37 Certificates, 22 Bachelor's degrees, and 6 Master's degrees.

Mid-South Christian College offers 11 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 6 students graduated with students earning 4 Bachelor's degrees, and 2 Associate's degrees.

Baptist Health Sciences University offers 15 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 226 students graduated with students earning 199 Bachelor's degrees, 25 Associate's degrees, and 2 Doctoral degrees.

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

University of Memphis offers 318 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 4,860 students graduated with students earning 2,923 Bachelor's degrees, 1,380 Master's degrees, 301 Certificates, and 256 Doctoral degrees.

Le Moyne-Owen College
Memphis, TN

Le Moyne-Owen College offers 34 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 118 students graduated with students earning 114 Bachelor's degrees, and 4 Associate's degrees.

Remington College-Memphis Campus offers 14 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, two-year college in a large city. In 2023, 66 students graduated with students earning 57 Certificates, and 9 Associate's degrees.

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center offers 51 degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 1,139 students graduated with students earning 624 Doctoral degrees, 323 Bachelor's degrees, 167 Master's degrees, and 25 Certificates.

Memphis Theological Seminary offers 4 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 29 students graduated with students earning 17 Master's degrees, and 12 Doctoral degrees.

Best Community Colleges in Memphis

Concorde Career College-Memphis offers 22 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large city. In 2023, 658 students graduated with students earning 440 Certificates, and 218 Associate's degrees.

William R Moore College of Technology offers 20 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, two-year college in a large city. In 2023, 48 students graduated with students earning 25 Certificates, and 23 Associate's degrees.

Southwest Tennessee Community College offers 57 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a large city. In 2023, 866 students graduated with students earning 837 Associate's degrees, and 29 Certificates.

List of all colleges in Memphis

School Average Tuition Student Teacher Ratio Enrolled Students
Rhodes College Logo Rhodes College Memphis, TN
5/5
10 : 1 1,952
Christian Brothers University Logo Christian Brothers University Memphis, TN
5/5
18 : 1 2,043
Visible Music College Logo Visible Music College Memphis, TN
4/5
11 : 1 182
Mid-South Christian College Logo Mid-South Christian College Memphis, TN
3/5
11 : 1 32
Baptist Health Sciences University Logo Baptist Health Sciences University Memphis, TN
3/5
11 : 1 755