Bristol is a city in Tennessee and it is the county seat of Sullivan county. Its population is 70,243. There are 4 colleges near Bristol, Tennessee - 1 public and 3 private schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 3 colleges are in 30 miles from Bristol. All schools provide both undergraduate and graduate programs.
A total of 17,436 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $28,393 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 85.46% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,128.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King University In Bristol |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$20,397 | $16,073 | 1,157 | 11 to 1 |
| Milligan University 18.3 miles from Bristol |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$40,450 | $8,358 | 1,240 | 10 to 1 |
| East Tennessee State University 19.6 miles from Bristol |
Public four-years |
$13,726 ($10,216) | $26,486 ($11,366) | 13,728 | 15 to 1 |
| Emory & Henry University 26.1 miles from Bristol |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$39,000 | $31,680 | 1,311 | 12 to 1 |
