2024 Best Colleges in the Knoxville Area

• Knoxville, TN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.69 out of 5  3,936 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 3,936 reviews

• grade A minus

• Acceptance rate 75%

• Net price $21,512

• SAT range 1170-1340

• 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

• 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

• Knoxville, TN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 4.06 out of 5  275 reviews

Sophomore: South College is a beautiful and organized campus. Any of the staff that I have come in contact with are understanding, and extremely helpful. I have taken online classes and in person, and I can say that the professors are caring, and want their students to succeed. When considering a college during high school, I was unsure if I wanted to experience the large university scene, as I would just be a body in the room, and the professors would not know my face or name. When I toured South College for the first time it felt comfortable and refreshing, as the classrooms weren't huge and the campus was well organized. I have enjoyed getting to know my professors, and feeling like they actually care. I have loved my experience at South College!... Read 275 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $12,271

• SAT range —

• 4 Year (Online)

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  Rating 5 out of 5  4 reviews

• grade D minus

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $16,267

• SAT range —

• 4 Year (Online)

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  Rating 4.45 out of 5  42 reviews

Freshman: Overall, my experience at South College - Online has been very positive. The staff have been very helpful and the resources they provide have been extremely helpful. They have also provided me with a great support system that has been incredibly useful. I have been able to learn a great deal and I am confident that I have the tools I need to succeed in my program. I am looking forward to continuing my education and I am confident that South College - Online will be the perfect place for me to do so.... Read 42 reviews

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• Acceptance rate —

• Net price —

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