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Christian colleges with the highest graduation rates in Tennessee

Christian colleges ranked by six-year graduation rate, from federal data.

Christian colleges with the highest graduation rates in Tennessee14 schools

14 schools qualify, ranked by graduation rate.

How this list is made

  • Schools in Tennessee.
  • Christian undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
  • Has a graduation rate from federal data (College Scorecard).
  • Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
  • Ordered by graduation rate, highest first.

Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.

  1. 1

    Lipscomb University

    Nashville, TN · Private nonprofit
    • 72% graduate
    • 3,270 undergraduates
  2. 2

    Freed-Hardeman University

    Henderson, TN · Private nonprofit
    • 71% graduate
    • 1,878 undergraduates
  3. 3

    Belmont University

    Nashville, TN · Private nonprofitHonor Roll
    • 71% graduate
    • 7,330 undergraduates
  4. 4

    Union University

    Jackson, TN · Private nonprofit
    • 66% graduate
    • 1,891 undergraduates
  5. 5

    Milligan University

    Milligan, TN · Private nonprofit
    • 63% graduate
    • 834 undergraduates
  6. 6

    Lee University

    Cleveland, TN · Private nonprofit
    • 63% graduate
    • 3,253 undergraduates
  7. 7

    Johnson University

    Knoxville, TN · Private nonprofit
    • 57% graduate
    • 708 undergraduates
  8. 8

    Welch College

    Gallatin, TN · Private nonprofit
    • 53% graduate
    • 358 undergraduates
  9. 9

    Carson-Newman University

    Jefferson City, TN · Private nonprofit
    • 53% graduate
    • 1,669 undergraduates
  10. 10

    Trevecca Nazarene University

    Nashville, TN · Private nonprofit
    • 53% graduate
    • 1,825 undergraduates
  11. 11

    Bryan College-Dayton

    Dayton, TN · Private nonprofit
    • 50% graduate
    • 1,398 undergraduates
  12. 12

    Southern Adventist University

    Collegedale, TN · Private nonprofit
    • 49% graduate
    • 2,827 undergraduates
  13. 13

    King University

    Bristol, TN · Private nonprofit
    • 48% graduate
    • 1,076 undergraduates
  14. 14

    Bethel University

    McKenzie, TN · Private nonprofit
    • 35% graduate
    • 2,719 undergraduates

Compare cost and outcomes

SchoolNet price a yearMedian debtEarnings 10 years outGraduation rate
Lipscomb University$24,739$19,500$55,54172%
Freed-Hardeman University$21,574$21,500$47,48571%
Belmont University$33,147$20,500$55,93071%
Union University$27,171$20,714$53,99066%
Milligan University$21,365$25,219$46,64163%
Lee University$18,878$25,750$43,22263%
Johnson University$22,063$21,500$40,59657%
Welch College$25,263$19,500$42,19853%
Carson-Newman University$20,251$21,500$48,38253%
Trevecca Nazarene University$16,813$18,744$49,37853%
Bryan College-Dayton$20,614$23,000$54,43450%
Southern Adventist University$24,345$24,500$53,72349%
King University$22,347$22,750$59,83148%
Bethel University$12,595$27,249$47,48235%

Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.

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