Best mid-size Christian colleges in Tennessee
Christian colleges with 2,000 to 10,000 undergraduates, ranked by Compass Score.
Best mid-size Christian colleges 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.
- 2,000 to 10,000 undergraduate students (federal enrollment).
- 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- 7,330 undergraduates
- Chapel 3+ times a week
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Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN · Private nonprofit- 2,827 undergraduates
- Chapel once a week
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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% |
| Lipscomb University | $24,739 | $19,500 | $55,541 | 72% |
| Lee University | $18,878 | $25,750 | $43,222 | 63% |
| Southern Adventist University | $24,345 | $24,500 | $53,723 | 49% |
| Bethel University | $12,595 | $27,249 | $47,482 | 35% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.