Athens is a city in Tennessee and it is the county seat of McMinn county. Its population is 16,651. There are 3 colleges near Athens, Tennessee - all public schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 2 colleges are in 30 miles from Athens. All schools provide undergraduate programs and no schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 8,650 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $13,665 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges).
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens In Athens |
Public 2-4 years |
$4,620 | Not Offered | 366 | 25 to 1 |
| Cleveland State Community College 23.6 miles from Athens |
Public 2-4 years |
$17,746 ($4,762) | Not Offered | 3,282 | 18 to 1 |
| Roane State Community College 29.3 miles from Athens |
Public 2-4 years |
$18,630 ($4,998) | Not Offered | 5,002 | 18 to 1 |
