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.

Click Here to See the Best Colleges in the US*U.S. News and World Report *Newsweek magazine *Wikipedia, "Universities and Colleges in Memphis" *www.memphistn.gov

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.

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

University of Memphis offers 308 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city.

Find Online Schools

Christian Brothers University offers 79 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city.

Baptist Health Sciences University offers 15 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city.

Visible Music College
Memphis, TN

Visible Music College offers 15 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city.

Mid-South Christian College offers 13 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city.

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.

Strayer University-Tennessee offers 74 degree programs. It's a small, private for-profit, four-year university in a large city.

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center offers 51 degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a large city.

Memphis Theological Seminary offers 4 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city.

Best Community Colleges in Memphis

Concorde Career College-Memphis offers 21 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large city.

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis offers 51 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a large city.

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.

Remington College-Memphis Campus offers 14 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, two-year college in a large city.

Southwest Tennessee Community College offers 57 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a large city.

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 1,861
University of Memphis Logo University of Memphis Memphis, TN
3/5
23 : 1 20,276
Christian Brothers University Logo Christian Brothers University Memphis, TN
5/5
21 : 1 1,772
Baptist Health Sciences University Logo Baptist Health Sciences University Memphis, TN
3/5
10 : 1 891
Gould's Academy Logo Gould's Academy Memphis, TN     148