Best Christian colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in Tennessee
Christian colleges that offer a bachelor’s in kinesiology and exercise science, ranked by Compass Score.
Best Christian colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in Tennessee14 schools
14 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.
- Offers a bachelor’s program in kinesiology and exercise science, from the College Scorecard field-of-study data (credential level 3).
- 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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Belmont University
Nashville, TN · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Bachelor’s program in kinesiology and exercise science
- Chapel 3+ times a week
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Union University
Jackson, TN · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in kinesiology and exercise science
- Chapel twice a week
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Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, TN · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in kinesiology and exercise science
- Chapel 3+ times a week
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Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in kinesiology and exercise science
- Chapel twice a week
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Lee University
Cleveland, TN · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in kinesiology and exercise science
- Chapel twice a week
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Welch College
Gallatin, TN · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in kinesiology and exercise science
- Chapel 3+ times a week
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Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in kinesiology and exercise science
- Chapel once a week
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Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in kinesiology and exercise science
- Chapel once a week
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Milligan University
Milligan, TN · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in kinesiology and exercise science
- Chapel once a week
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King University
Bristol, TN · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in kinesiology and exercise science
- Chapel once a week
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Johnson University
Knoxville, TN · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in kinesiology and exercise science
- Chapel twice a week
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Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in kinesiology and exercise science
- Chapel 3+ times a week
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Bethel University
McKenzie, TN · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in kinesiology and exercise science
- Chapel twice a week
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Bryan College-Dayton
Dayton, TN · Private nonprofit- Bachelor’s program in kinesiology and exercise science
- Chapel twice a week
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont University | $33,147 | $20,500 | $55,930 | 71% |
| Union University | $27,171 | $20,714 | $53,990 | 66% |
| Freed-Hardeman University | $21,574 | $21,500 | $47,485 | 71% |
| Lipscomb University | $24,739 | $19,500 | $55,541 | 72% |
| Lee University | $18,878 | $25,750 | $43,222 | 63% |
| Welch College | $25,263 | $19,500 | $42,198 | 53% |
| Carson-Newman University | $20,251 | $21,500 | $48,382 | 53% |
| Southern Adventist University | $24,345 | $24,500 | $53,723 | 49% |
| Milligan University | $21,365 | $25,219 | $46,641 | 63% |
| King University | $22,347 | $22,750 | $59,831 | 48% |
| Johnson University | $22,063 | $21,500 | $40,596 | 57% |
| Trevecca Nazarene University | $16,813 | $18,744 | $49,378 | 53% |
| Bethel University | $12,595 | $27,249 | $47,482 | 35% |
| Bryan College-Dayton | $20,614 | $23,000 | $54,434 | 50% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.