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Most Selective Colleges in Tennessee by Acceptance Rate 2026

The hardest Tennessee colleges to get into — ranked by lowest undergraduate acceptance.

Schools ranked
25
Cheapest net price
$12,397
Top earnings 10y
$91,565
Public / Private
5 / 19

How we picked this list

This list starts with Tennessee colleges that report a standard admission rate, then sorts by acceptance rate. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 6.64 (5 public, 19 private).

Every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. See our full methodology for the formulas.

FAQ

Who leads this ranking?

Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN tops this ranking. Acceptance rate is 5.9%.

How does EduGradify pick this list?

We rank this set by acceptance using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.

How many Tennessee colleges are in this list?

36 Tennessee colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.

What does net price mean here?

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.