Dayton is a city in Tennessee and it is the county seat of Rhea county. Its population is 10,410. There are 5 colleges near Dayton, Tennessee - all private schools. 2 colleges are located in the city limit and 3 colleges are in 30 miles from Dayton. 4 schools provide undergraduate programs and 5 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 7,199 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $18,164 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 69.69% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,130.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan College-Dayton In Dayton |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$19,800 | $10,910 | 1,701 | 14 to 1 |
| Omega Graduate School In Dayton |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | $7,050 | 69 | - |
| Tennessee Wesleyan University 23.8 miles from Dayton |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$30,814 | $17,750 | 1,198 | 12 to 1 |
| Lee University 23.9 miles from Dayton |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$23,790 | $17,480 | 3,714 | 13 to 1 |
| Pentecostal Theological Seminary 24.1 miles from Dayton |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$9,864 | $10,244 | 517 | 22 to 1 |
