2024 Best Colleges with Family Studies and Consumer Sciences 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 3.69 out of 5  3,934 reviews

Sophomore: I think that many are drawn to UTK because it is a large public campus and campus/football life is exciting for them. I, however, was never interested much in campus/football life and I actually discovered when I came here that I would have preferred a smaller campus with more intimate classroom settings and more general desire to learn and grow (vs. party and football). Freshman year was "ehh" for me because I was in HUGE lecture hall classes and the course content was relatively easy and my classmates didn't seem to care about learning. Luckily, my sophomore year and even a couple classes second semester freshman year were much smaller since I was getting into the more niche subject areas. The French Department here is filled with fun professors! I would like to maybe see even more care of students by the nursing college though. I feel like these first two years we are somewhat disconnected from the nursing faculty since we are not in the upper division courses yet.... Read 3,934 reviews

• grade A minus

• Acceptance rate 75%

• Net price $21,512

• SAT range 1170-1340

• Cookeville, TN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.68 out of 5  1,138 reviews

Junior: My over all experience with Tennessee Tech is really good because I have a lot of friends here and academics are pretty good, and the programs are really good. What they need to improve on is all of the construction we have at the school and the dorm situations because they have accepted so many freshmen that there is barely enough space for the upperclassman and if they are going to accept so many freshmen at least build more housing first. Also, I think the food choices here could have more options other than Chick fil A, Witch Witch, or Tu' Taco and the cafeteria is not bad but not the best. What I also like about Tennessee Tech is that they accept you mostly based on your grades in high school and not just your ACT or SAT scores. But overall, I love this school!... Read 1,138 reviews

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 79%

• Net price $15,481

• SAT range 1030-1270

• Martin, TN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.71 out of 5  998 reviews

Alum: I love how UT Martin is such a safe environment. There’s not that many distractions out, so you can focus on your work easier. I enjoyed the activities the students are given. The Chancellor is always involved. The only change I would like to see is more help with after graduation jobs and guidance. Overall, I had an amazing experience. The staff is helpful and always wear a smile!... Read 998 reviews

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 75%

• Net price $11,646

• SAT range 1010-1170

• Murfreesboro, TN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.66 out of 5  3,479 reviews

Freshman: The MTSU experience has been phenomenal so far, and I love the dining hall! The food is always good quality and the staff is always friendly and nice, my professors care about education and they care about my personal educational journey. One thing I would change about the college however is expanding the on campus therapy available to students. The amount of other utilities that the campus provides in the rec center, pharmacy, and clinic are immense and the amount of food options and entertainment are enormous, but the attempt to focus on mental health is very thin. The therapy center is very tiny and only offers two sessions. They also aren't really all that good at dealing with really serious stuff. To be honest, I would pay extra for convenient and safe mental healthcare if it was provided at this institution. Other than that, no complaints really.... Read 3,479 reviews

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 68%

• Net price $12,617

• SAT range 1010-1210

• Collegedale, TN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  824 reviews

Sophomore: The school shines in its outdoor activities allowing for a lot of new and exciting opportunities such as rock climbing, white water kayaking, caving, etc. Many of the professors have a passion and gift for teaching, encouraging students to take responsibility for their education. However, the food tends to be expensive without many options and has a subpar taste. Additionally, events such as Vespers or Convocation count towards mandatory worship credits. If these worship credits are not met the students can face heavy fees. The housing department of the school is abysmal and can take weeks to respond or not follow up at all. Finally, the administration makes decisions that put its wealthy donors first, making policies that negatively impact the happiness of the students.... Read 824 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 75%

• Net price $24,127

• SAT range 970-1250

• Dyersburg, TN•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 4.01 out of 5  191 reviews

Sophomore: My college experience so far had been pretty good. Although I am not a very socially person, they help bring me out of my shell more. The advisors are so very sweet and help you figure out what you want to do in the future. The professors are very understanding even though it is college. Activities like bingo, volleyball, and homecoming court have all allowed me to be apart of something. These allow you to have fun and to take a load off of your feet even if you may be stressed out. I’m so sad to leave very soon, but it has been a great college to begin with right after high school.... Read 191 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $5,447

• SAT range —

• 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

• Henderson, TN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.76 out of 5  463 reviews

Alum: I absolutely loved my time at Freed. I spent 5 years working on my BBA in Public Accounting as I intended to become a CPA and needed 150+ hours. Five years later, my work paid for me to get an MBA and when I research this, Freed had just started an online MBA program and two years later I had an MBA in Leadership. Work paid for it and then I got a raise for getting it too! I'm still great friends with my roommate and we traveled 12 hours to spend a week with her and her family. I will forever love my time at Freed.... Read 463 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 88%

• Net price $17,074

• SAT range 1020-1230

• 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

• Nashville, TN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.42 out of 5  1,738 reviews

Freshman: When I first visited Tennessee State University, it made me change my perspective on college in general. Because of the tour, my mind was then set on an HBCU (Historically Black College University) The way they embodied and embraced family at the school, made me more comfortable with my decision on going. I recently just experienced orientation there in June, and I can definitely say it made me more confident with leaving home behind. Honestly, there’s nothing I would change except maybe the distance away from home in Texas. Other than that, Tennessee State is truly the new home for me!... Read 1,738 reviews

• grade C

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $11,880

• SAT range —