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 2022, 487 students graduated with students earning 463 Bachelor's degrees, 16 Master's degrees, and 8 Certificates.

Baptist Health Sciences University offers 14 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 203 students graduated with students earning 183 Bachelor's degrees, 11 Associate's degrees, and 9 Doctoral degrees.

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Christian Brothers University offers 96 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 559 students graduated with students earning 318 Bachelor's degrees, 234 Master's degrees, and 7 Associate's degrees.

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. In 2022, 112 students graduated with students earning 77 Certificates, 30 Bachelor's degrees, and 5 Master's degrees.

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

University of Memphis offers 270 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 4,686 students graduated with students earning 3,005 Bachelor's degrees, 1,156 Master's degrees, 295 Doctoral degrees, and 230 Certificates.

Strayer University-Tennessee offers 68 degree programs. It's a small, private for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 381 students graduated with students earning 169 Bachelor's degrees, 105 Master's degrees, 92 Associate's degrees, and 15 Certificates.

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 2022, 121 students graduated with students earning 118 Bachelor's degrees, and 3 Associate'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 2022, 5 students graduated with students earning 5 Bachelor's degrees.

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center offers 50 degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 1,254 students graduated with students earning 658 Doctoral degrees, 353 Bachelor's degrees, 213 Master's degrees, and 30 Certificates.

DeVry University-Tennessee offers 20 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2022, 4 students graduated with students earning 3 Bachelor's degrees, and 1 Master's degree.

Best Community Colleges in Memphis

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 2022, 48 students graduated with students earning 33 Associate's degrees, and 15 Certificates.

Concorde Career College-Memphis offers 24 degree programs. It's a small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large city. In 2022, 602 students graduated with students earning 471 Certificates, and 131 Associate's degrees.

Southwest Tennessee Community College offers 53 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a large city. In 2022, 944 students graduated with students earning 923 Associate's degrees, and 21 Certificates.

List of all colleges in Memphis

School Average Tuition Student Teacher Ratio Enrolled Students
Rhodes College Logo Rhodes College Memphis, TN
5/5
11 : 1 2,008
Baptist Health Sciences University Logo Baptist Health Sciences University Memphis, TN
3/5
12 : 1 797
Christian Brothers University Logo Christian Brothers University Memphis, TN
5/5
18 : 1 1,934
Visible Music College Logo Visible Music College Memphis, TN
4/5
15 : 1 230
University of Memphis Logo University of Memphis Memphis, TN
3/5
24 : 1 21,917