2024 Best Colleges with English and Speech Teacher Education Degrees in Tennessee

• Jackson, TN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.88 out of 5  681 reviews

Freshman: I absolutely love my school! At Union, the students are surrounded by loving professors, caring peers, and strong academic challenges! Union's core values are Future Directed, People Focused, Excellence Driven, and Christ Centered and this university truly embodies those values! I love how connected the professors are with the students. They make every individual feel like a part of their own family! One thing I wish would change would be accessibility to scholarships.... Read 681 reviews

• grade A minus

• Acceptance rate 53%

• Net price $27,660

• SAT range 1120-1330

• Nashville, TN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.91 out of 5  843 reviews

Junior: The professors are very kind, and they try their best to make you feel comfortable in the classroom. There will be times where your professors will sit down with you to have coffee, others will invite the entire class for lunch at their house! It gives you a chance to bond and really connect with the professor. A lot of the courses are challenging, but Lipscomb has a lot of great programs that help with those challenging courses. The labs are very interactive, and truly the best experience at Lipscomb. It teaches you material that you'll need later on in your career. Overall, Lipscomb is very worth it!... Read 843 reviews

• grade A minus

• Acceptance rate 74%

• Net price $26,614

• SAT range 1100-1270

• Knoxville, TN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 4 out of 5  305 reviews

Senior: I transferred to Johnson back in 2021. For the past two years (sophomore and junior), my time here has been transformative. Initially, it was hard transitioning from a bigger school to the culture of a small school. Now, I have grown to love it here! I love the professors because they are passionate, fun, and understanding. The faculty here genuinely care about the student body. Johnson offers that rare opportunity to be friends with your professors and faculty here which brings a deeper feeling of connection. Some things I would change are the level of communication between students and faculty, curfew, and dining hours. Many times students don't know what's going on and are left blindsided. Curfew is not necessary, especially for upperclassmen. Lastly, dining hours should be extended for at least another hour to accommodate athletes and other schedules.... Read 305 reviews

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 81%

• Net price $19,985

• SAT range 980-1190

• Cleveland, TN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.82 out of 5  1,567 reviews

Freshman: I have had a great experience at Lee University so far! The culture here is awesome, and the professors and students are very intentional in the ways they have looked to form relationships with me in this first semester. I play on the Women's soccer team here, so I have been able to get involved with not only that team, but also several other athletic teams here. The professors are always super helpful and willing to work with my schedule, which makes classes much more manageable and enjoyable.... Read 1,567 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 83%

• Net price $19,159

• SAT range 1000-1230

• Bristol, TN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.86 out of 5  435 reviews

Junior: I am currently enrolled at King University studying communications. I completed my associate’s degree at a local community college, so choosing a school that accepted my transfer credits was a top priority for me. I am a full-time working student with a family so the decision to go back to school was hard and scary. The idea of spending less time with my husband and child along with the financial burden was not taken lightly. The five-week, fully online course lay out has helped me focus on one class at a time while also being able to work and spend time with my family. King University’s financial department is very helpful and wonderful to work with. They have given me advice and walked me through all the steps I needed to make smart financial decisions that we were comfortable with. All online courses are affordable for a middle-class family. I am excited to further my education and am glad that I selected King University as the school to do that with!... Read 435 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 66%

• Net price $22,029

• SAT range 1000-1160

• Athens, TN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.62 out of 5  202 reviews

Junior: I am a transfer student with an Associates in Fine Arts ; my transfer was extremely effortless as well as campus housing . Wesleyan University is very welcoming you feel right at home. They are still working on my 504 accommodations that process seems slow even though that paperwork was delivered 5mths ago. Disability services needs an update, probably more people in that department to insure a good paper trail to students information especially with personal information. Hopefully my issue will be resolved before classes start 08/14.... Read 202 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 60%

• Net price $15,072

• SAT range 930-1180

• Maryville, TN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.85 out of 5  384 reviews

Other: I am actually an upcoming freshman at Maryville, and I am going to be playing for their softball team. So far, I really love Maryville College. The counseling staff is amazing, they are friendly and work fast to answer all of my questions. The campus is beautiful and smaller, so I won't have to worry about navigating a large campus. And I am very excited to be joining their softball program, it is a drama free environment which is definitely a relief. I am very excited to be continuing my education at Maryville College! Go Scotts!... Read 384 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 68%

• Net price $22,320

• SAT range 1100-1320

• Nashville, TN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.96 out of 5  439 reviews

Freshman: The campus itself was beautiful! The staff were really nice. I am a biology major, and the science department truly cares about you. They all want you to exceed in all walks of life. They teach in a way you can understand the concept and explain it to anyone!... Read 439 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 78%

• Net price $15,795

• SAT range 1040-1290

• Jefferson City, TN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.69 out of 5  531 reviews

Freshman: If you love personal, one-on-one learning, then Carson-Newman is the place for you! Every professor I have had so far has remembered my name and will even talk to me outside of class in passing. So overall, the staff is tremendous! Another thing that I love is since it is a smaller university, you can make deeper connections will your peers because chances are you will see them on campus or have classes with them constantly. Also, one of the main reasons I chose to attend C-N is due to their Bonner Scholar program, which is service-based. Through the program, I have truly learned and grown as a person and have discovered new passions while serving others and the community. In addition, the scholarship pays for my stay here, which is a nice bonus. Overall, I 10/10 recommend coming here if you want high-quality professors, friendly staff and administrators, great programs and clubs, and, most notably, an incredible opportunity to make lasting friendships!... Read 531 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 79%

• Net price $18,147

• SAT range 960-1150

• Memphis, TN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.71 out of 5  441 reviews

Sophomore: My experience at Christian Brothers University so far has been meaningful and very memorable. The tight-knit community that surrounds the institution encourages each Indvidual to embrace their identity and be themselves around campus. They are lots of experiences and opportunities for students to express themselves and grow in their image. Faculty and staff take time to know the students which helps the students excel in their college no matter what major they are in. The success network that is provided for each student is a great system for the school. Though the campus is not large even for a private school, everyone around campus makes the most of it with inclusive events and a hard-working community.... Read 441 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 97%

• Net price $18,997

• SAT range 1030-1280

• Memphis, TN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.89 out of 5  103 reviews

Freshman: Lemoyne Owen is an amazing school. It has a strong history which you get to learn about on your college journey. Students are highly prepared for future success. It also has a diverse and vibrant student body. It offers a wide range of academic programs and extracurricular activities to engage its students. Student life is enriched by rich cultural opportunities and events that foster a sense of community as well as provide plenty of opportunities to explore academic interests, share ideas, and develop life-long relationships. Instructors and staff strive to help every student in their journey towards success. The college also has clubs and other organizations that foster learning and provide opportunities for networking and socializing. Lemoyne Owen is truly a special place and provides a unique educational experience that is sure to have a lasting impact on its students.... Read 103 reviews

• grade C+

• Acceptance rate 98%

• Net price $6,003

• SAT range 740-920

• Dayton, TN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.63 out of 5  237 reviews

Works Here: Faculty care for all students and take the time to individually get to know you! Beautiful and secluded campus in Dayton, TN.... Read 237 reviews

• grade C+

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $15,901

• SAT range —

• Gallatin, TN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 4.45 out of 5  138 reviews

Freshman: One of the things I love most at Welch college is the community of fellowship and friendship that surrounds you everywhere. Almost everything around you is geared towards helping you deepen your relationship to Christ, while also providing you with with quality education. What I like about the curriculum is that it's set up in a way to prepare you for real life which other institutions often fail at achieving. Even the upperclassmen and especially the professors genuinely care about you and future. They all strive in helping you in the pursuit of achieving your goals and making it through the college years intact. All in all, I believe deciding to attend this college will be one of the best decisions you will ever make. It certainly was mine!... Read 138 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $18,917

• SAT range —