Franklin is a city in Tennessee and it is the county seat of Williamson county. Its population is 83,097. There are 18 colleges near Franklin, Tennessee - 2 public and 16 private schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 17 colleges are in 30 miles from Franklin. 16 schools provide undergraduate programs and 12 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 63,398 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $26,140 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 61.55% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,241.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamson Christian College In Franklin |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$16,090 | $7,615 | 64 | 6 to 1 |
| Lipscomb University 13.1 miles from Franklin |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$40,572 | $17,334 | 5,017 | 13 to 1 |
| DeVry University-Tennessee 14.2 miles from Franklin |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$15,032 | $17,552 | 19 | 6 to 1 |
| Belmont University 15.1 miles from Franklin |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$42,540 | $27,810 | 8,803 | 12 to 1 |
| Vanderbilt University 15.8 miles from Franklin |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$67,498 | $57,868 | 13,575 | 8 to 1 |
| Trevecca Nazarene University 16.2 miles from Franklin |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$31,300 | $10,537 | 3,195 | 20 to 1 |
| SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville 16.2 miles from Franklin |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$15,828 | Not Offered | 1,712 | 11 to 1 |
| Tennessee State University 17.0 miles from Franklin |
Public four-years |
$22,416 ($8,616) | $23,808 ($11,188) | 6,310 | 13 to 1 |
| Galen Health Institutes-Nashville Campus 17.0 miles from Franklin |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$17,048 | Not Offered | 1,027 | 12 to 1 |
| Meharry Medical College 17.1 miles from Franklin |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | $32,805 | 1,226 | - |
| Fisk University 17.2 miles from Franklin |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$25,858 | $26,188 | 1,059 | 12 to 1 |
| Hussian College-Daymar College Nashville 18.5 miles from Franklin |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$22,225 | Not Offered | 33 | 10 to 1 |
| American Baptist College 19.8 miles from Franklin |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$13,604 | Not Offered | 46 | 5 to 1 |
| Herzing University-Nashville 20.2 miles from Franklin |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$13,450 | $9,370 | 201 | 15 to 1 |
| Nossi College of Art and Design 23.1 miles from Franklin |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$20,350 | Not Offered | 247 | 10 to 1 |
| Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia Inc 24.8 miles from Franklin |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | $90,000 | 319 | - |
| Hussian College-Daymar College Murfreesboro 25.5 miles from Franklin |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$22,851 | Not Offered | 57 | 10 to 1 |
| Middle Tennessee State University 28.0 miles from Franklin |
Public four-years |
$31,574 ($10,266) | $29,700 ($11,718) | 20,488 | 17 to 1 |
