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.
*U.S. News and World Report *Newsweek magazine *Wikipedia, "Universities and Colleges in Memphis" *www.memphistn.govBest Four Year Universities in Memphis
| Rank | School Name | Location | Description | Rating | ||
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| 1 | Rhodes College | Memphis, TN |
Rhodes College offers 75 Degree programs. It's a small private university in a large city. In 2015, 569 students graduated with students earning 547 Bachelor's degrees, and 22 Master's degrees. |
Based on 8 Reviews |
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| 2 | University of Memphis | Memphis, TN |
University of Memphis offers 202 Degree programs. It's a large public university in a large city. In 2015, 4,521 students graduated with students earning 3,145 Bachelor's degrees, 978 Master's degrees, 267 Doctoral degrees, and 131 Certificates degrees. |
Based on 24 Reviews |
Read more: University of Memphis Reviews | |
| 3 | Christian Brothers University | Memphis, TN |
Christian Brothers University offers 98 Degree programs. It's a small private university in a large city. In 2015, 487 students graduated with students earning 261 Bachelor's degrees, 226 Master's degrees. |
Read more: Christian Brothers University Reviews | ||
| 4 | Memphis College of Art | Memphis, TN |
Memphis College of Art offers 7 Degree programs. It's a very small private university in a large city. In 2015, 77 students graduated with students earning 54 Bachelor's degrees, and 23 Master's degrees. |
Read more: Memphis College of Art Reviews | ||
| 5 | Visible Music College | Memphis, TN |
Visible Music College offers 3 Degree programs. It's a very small private university in a large city. In 2015, 17 students graduated with students earning 17 Bachelor's degrees. |
Read more: Visible Music College Reviews | ||
| 6 | Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences | Memphis, TN |
Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences offers 12 Degree programs. It's a very small private university in a large city. In 2015, 209 students graduated with students earning 208 Bachelor's degrees, and 1 Associate's degree. |
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| 7 | Le Moyne-Owen College | Memphis, TN |
Le Moyne-Owen College offers 27 Degree programs. It's a very small private university in a large city. In 2015, 148 students graduated with students earning 148 Bachelor's degrees. |
Read more: Le Moyne-Owen College Reviews | ||
| 8 | Remington College-Memphis Campus | Memphis, TN |
Remington College-Memphis Campus offers 17 Degree programs. It's a very small private university in a large city. In 2015, 429 students graduated with students earning 338 Certificates degrees, 71 Associate's degrees, and 20 Bachelor's degrees. |
Read more: Remington College-Memphis Campus Reviews | ||
| 9 | Mid-South Christian College | Memphis, TN |
Mid-South Christian College offers 15 Degree programs. It's a very small private university in a large city. In 2015, 13 students graduated with students earning 13 Bachelor's degrees. |
Read more: Mid-South Christian College Reviews | ||
| 10 | Victory University | Memphis, TN |
Victory University offers 0 Degree programs. It's a very small private university in a large city. |
Read more: Victory University Reviews |
Best Community Colleges in Memphis
| Rank | School Name | Location | Description | Rating | ||
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| 1 | Southwest Tennessee Community College | Memphis, TN |
Southwest Tennessee Community College offers 85 Degree programs. It's a large public college in a large city. In 2015, 1,294 students graduated with students earning 785 Associate's degrees, and 509 Certificates degrees. |
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| 2 | Concorde Career College-Memphis | Memphis, TN |
Concorde Career College-Memphis offers 30 Degree programs. It's a small private college in a large city. In 2015, 1,066 students graduated with students earning 864 Certificates degrees, and 202 Associate's degrees. |
Read more: Concorde Career College-Memphis Reviews | ||
| 3 | Vatterott College-Dividend | Memphis, TN |
Vatterott College-Dividend offers 11 Degree programs. It's a small private college in a large city. In 2015, 451 students graduated with students earning 278 Associate's degrees, and 173 Certificates degrees. |
Read more: Vatterott College-Dividend Reviews | ||
| 4 | William Moore College of Technology | Memphis, TN |
William Moore College of Technology offers 10 Degree programs. It's a very small private college in a large city. In 2015, 135 students graduated with students earning 104 Certificates degrees, and 31 Associate's degrees. |
Read more: William Moore College of Technology Reviews | ||
| 5 | Vatterott College-Appling Farms | Memphis, TN |
Vatterott College-Appling Farms offers 7 Degree programs. It's a very small private college in a large city. In 2015, 250 students graduated with students earning 142 Associate's degrees, and 108 Certificates degrees. |
Read more: Vatterott College-Appling Farms Reviews | ||
| 6 | Anthem Career College-Memphis | Memphis, TN |
Anthem Career College-Memphis offers 0 Degree programs. It's a small private college in a large city. |
Read more: Anthem Career College-Memphis Reviews |
