Best Christian colleges for NCAA Division II athletes in Tennessee
Christian colleges that compete in NCAA Division II athletics, ranked by Compass Score.
Best Christian colleges for NCAA Division II athletes in Tennessee5 schools
5 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Tennessee.
- Christian undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
- Competes in NCAA Division II (the school's athletics association, from federal and association data).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN · Private nonprofit- NCAA Division II athletics
- Chapel once a week
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Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN · Private nonprofit- NCAA Division II athletics
- Chapel 3+ times a week
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union University | $27,171 | $20,714 | $53,990 | 66% |
| Lee University | $18,878 | $25,750 | $43,222 | 63% |
| Carson-Newman University | $20,251 | $21,500 | $48,382 | 53% |
| King University | $22,347 | $22,750 | $59,831 | 48% |
| Trevecca Nazarene University | $16,813 | $18,744 | $49,378 | 53% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.