Jefferson City is a city in Tennessee and it is the county seat of Jefferson county. Its population is 8,194. There are 10 colleges near Jefferson City, Tennessee - 5 public and 5 private schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 9 colleges are in 30 miles from Jefferson City. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 6 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 62,349 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $17,728 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 65.72% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,130.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson-Newman University 0.5 miles from Jefferson City |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$34,700 | $14,355 | 2,669 | 12 to 1 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown 11.9 miles from Jefferson City |
Public 2-4 years |
$4,320 | Not Offered | 749 | 20 to 1 |
| Walters State Community College 13.9 miles from Jefferson City |
Public 2-4 years |
$17,736 ($4,752) | Not Offered | 5,899 | 17 to 1 |
| Johnson University 19.5 miles from Jefferson City |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$21,122 | $8,305 | 978 | 12 to 1 |
| Sandra Academy of Salon Services 23.2 miles from Jefferson City |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$16,500 | Not Offered | 117 | 20 to 1 |
| The University of Tennessee System Office 26.6 miles from Jefferson City |
Public four-years |
- | - | - | - |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 27.3 miles from Jefferson City |
Public four-years |
$33,256 ($13,812) | $34,760 ($15,972) | 38,728 | 18 to 1 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville 29.1 miles from Jefferson City |
Public 2-4 years |
$5,137 | Not Offered | 1,581 | 20 to 1 |
| Huntington University of Health Sciences 29.2 miles from Jefferson City |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$8,242 | $9,160 | 71 | 5 to 1 |
| South College 29.6 miles from Jefferson City |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$18,535 | $28,849 | 11,557 | 25 to 1 |
