Tennessee
Christian Colleges in Tennessee
Tennessee has 21 accredited Christian colleges (20 undergraduate, plus seminaries and graduate schools). 14 have a faith scorecard so far, and 3 are Compass Recommended.
Map of colleges for Christian students in Tennessee
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Highest-rated Christian colleges in Tennessee
Top lists in Tennessee
- 14 schoolsBest Christian colleges
- 4 schoolsChristian colleges with chapel three or more times a week
- 11 schoolsChristian colleges that require the most Bible and theology
- 3 schoolsChristian colleges where every professor affirms the statement of faith
- 14 schoolsChristian colleges with the strongest worship and chapel
- 12 schoolsChristian colleges with the strongest Bible and theology
- 10 schoolsChristian colleges with the strongest Christian community
- 14 schoolsChristian colleges with the strongest missions and service
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- 8 schoolsChristian colleges with a full-time campus pastor
- 12 schoolsBest Christian colleges for nursing
- 11 schoolsBest Christian colleges for engineering
- 14 schoolsBest Christian colleges for business
- 14 schoolsBest Christian colleges for education
- 13 schoolsBest Christian colleges for biology and pre-med
- 14 schoolsBest Christian colleges for psychology
- 8 schoolsBest Christian colleges for theology
- 4 schoolsBest Christian colleges for philosophy
- 8 schoolsBest Christian colleges for computer science
- 12 schoolsBest Christian colleges for communications and journalism
- 11 schoolsBest Christian colleges for accounting
- 8 schoolsBest Christian colleges for finance
- 9 schoolsBest Christian colleges for marketing
- 9 schoolsBest Christian colleges for criminal justice
- 11 schoolsBest Christian colleges for political science and pre-law
- 5 schoolsBest Christian colleges for economics
- 14 schoolsBest Christian colleges for history
- 14 schoolsBest Christian colleges for English
- 12 schoolsBest Christian colleges for mathematics
- 12 schoolsBest Christian colleges for chemistry
- 14 schoolsBest Christian colleges for music
- 9 schoolsBest Christian colleges for art and design
- 14 schoolsBest Christian colleges for exercise science and kinesiology
- 8 schoolsBest Christian colleges for social work
- 14 schoolsBest value Christian colleges
- 14 schoolsMost affordable Christian colleges with a strong faith grade
- 14 schoolsChristian colleges with the highest graduation rates
- 9 schoolsBest small Christian colleges
- 5 schoolsBest mid-size Christian colleges
- 5 schoolsBest Christian colleges for NCAA Division II athletes
- 5 schoolsBest Christian colleges for NAIA athletes
- 12 schoolsBest test-optional Christian colleges
- 14 schoolsChristian colleges with the biggest discount off the sticker price
- 14 schoolsLowest net price for middle-income families
- 14 schoolsChristian colleges with the lowest student debt
- 14 schoolsChristian colleges with the best earnings for the price
- 8 schoolsChristian colleges that pay for themselves fastest
- 3 schoolsBest Christian colleges under $20,000 a year
- 14 schoolsBest value Christian colleges in the South
- 14 schoolsChristian colleges where the most freshmen return
- 14 schoolsChristian colleges with the most faculty per student
- 14 schoolsChristian colleges that spend the most on teaching
- 3 schoolsChristian colleges where Pell Grant students thrive
- 12 schoolsMost selective Christian colleges
All Christian colleges in Tennessee
| School | Compass Score | Faith | Academics | Net price | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont University Honor RollChristian School Compass Honor Roll: a Faith score of 85 or higher (grade A), with all four faith pillars rated and none below 70 (grade B).ChristianChristian college: federal data lists a Protestant or evangelical affiliation (or it belongs to the CCCU), so it gets the full four-pillar faith scorecard. Nashville · Private nonprofit | AFaith: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | A-Academics: A- (grade A-): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | $33,147 | 8,862 | |
| Union University Online availableOnline study: at least 10% of this college's students study only online, from the federal enrollment data. Online-only colleges (90% or more) are rated on an online faith checklist.RecommendedCompass Recommended: a Faith score of 80 or higher, at least three of the four pillars rated, and none below C (55). A school with an Academic Excellence score must also reach 80 on its Compass Score.ChristianChristian college: federal data lists a Protestant or evangelical affiliation (or it belongs to the CCCU), so it gets the full four-pillar faith scorecard. Jackson · Private nonprofit | BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | A-Academics: A- (grade A-): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | $27,171 | 2,674 | |
| Freed-Hardeman University Online availableOnline study: at least 10% of this college's students study only online, from the federal enrollment data. Online-only colleges (90% or more) are rated on an online faith checklist.RecommendedCompass Recommended: a Faith score of 80 or higher, at least three of the four pillars rated, and none below C (55). A school with an Academic Excellence score must also reach 80 on its Compass Score.ChristianChristian college: federal data lists a Protestant or evangelical affiliation (or it belongs to the CCCU), so it gets the full four-pillar faith scorecard. Henderson · Private nonprofit | BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | B+Academics: B+ (grade B+): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | $21,574 | 2,294 | |
| Lipscomb University Online availableOnline study: at least 10% of this college's students study only online, from the federal enrollment data. Online-only colleges (90% or more) are rated on an online faith checklist.ChristianChristian college: federal data lists a Protestant or evangelical affiliation (or it belongs to the CCCU), so it gets the full four-pillar faith scorecard. Nashville · Private nonprofit | BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | A-Academics: A- (grade A-): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | $24,739 | 5,047 | |
| Lee University Online availableOnline study: at least 10% of this college's students study only online, from the federal enrollment data. Online-only colleges (90% or more) are rated on an online faith checklist.ChristianChristian college: federal data lists a Protestant or evangelical affiliation (or it belongs to the CCCU), so it gets the full four-pillar faith scorecard. Cleveland · Private nonprofit | BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | B+Academics: B+ (grade B+): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | $18,878 | 3,680 | |
| Welch College Online availableOnline study: at least 10% of this college's students study only online, from the federal enrollment data. Online-only colleges (90% or more) are rated on an online faith checklist.ChristianChristian college: federal data lists a Protestant or evangelical affiliation (or it belongs to the CCCU), so it gets the full four-pillar faith scorecard. Gallatin · Private nonprofit | BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | BAcademics: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | $25,263 | 389 | |
| Carson-Newman University Online availableOnline study: at least 10% of this college's students study only online, from the federal enrollment data. Online-only colleges (90% or more) are rated on an online faith checklist.ChristianChristian college: federal data lists a Protestant or evangelical affiliation (or it belongs to the CCCU), so it gets the full four-pillar faith scorecard. Jefferson City · Private nonprofit | BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | BAcademics: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | $20,251 | 2,735 | |
| Southern Adventist University ChristianChristian college: federal data lists a Protestant or evangelical affiliation (or it belongs to the CCCU), so it gets the full four-pillar faith scorecard. Collegedale · Private nonprofit | BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | BAcademics: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | $24,345 | 3,154 | |
| Milligan University ChristianChristian college: federal data lists a Protestant or evangelical affiliation (or it belongs to the CCCU), so it gets the full four-pillar faith scorecard. Milligan · Private nonprofit | BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | B+Academics: B+ (grade B+): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | $21,365 | 1,200 | |
| King University Online availableOnline study: at least 10% of this college's students study only online, from the federal enrollment data. Online-only colleges (90% or more) are rated on an online faith checklist.ChristianChristian college: federal data lists a Protestant or evangelical affiliation (or it belongs to the CCCU), so it gets the full four-pillar faith scorecard. Bristol · Private nonprofit | BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | B-Academics: B- (grade B-): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | $22,347 | 1,295 | |
| Johnson University Online availableOnline study: at least 10% of this college's students study only online, from the federal enrollment data. Online-only colleges (90% or more) are rated on an online faith checklist.ChristianChristian college: federal data lists a Protestant or evangelical affiliation (or it belongs to the CCCU), so it gets the full four-pillar faith scorecard. Knoxville · Private nonprofit | BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | BAcademics: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | $22,063 | 950 | |
| Trevecca Nazarene University Online availableOnline study: at least 10% of this college's students study only online, from the federal enrollment data. Online-only colleges (90% or more) are rated on an online faith checklist.ChristianChristian college: federal data lists a Protestant or evangelical affiliation (or it belongs to the CCCU), so it gets the full four-pillar faith scorecard. Nashville · Private nonprofit | BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | B-Academics: B- (grade B-): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | $16,813 | 3,196 | |
| Bethel University Online availableOnline study: at least 10% of this college's students study only online, from the federal enrollment data. Online-only colleges (90% or more) are rated on an online faith checklist.ChristianChristian college: federal data lists a Protestant or evangelical affiliation (or it belongs to the CCCU), so it gets the full four-pillar faith scorecard. McKenzie · Private nonprofit | BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | C+Academics: C+ (grade C+): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | $12,595 | 2,974 | |
| Bryan College-Dayton Online availableOnline study: at least 10% of this college's students study only online, from the federal enrollment data. Online-only colleges (90% or more) are rated on an online faith checklist.ChristianChristian college: federal data lists a Protestant or evangelical affiliation (or it belongs to the CCCU), so it gets the full four-pillar faith scorecard. Dayton · Private nonprofit | BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | B-Academics: B- (grade B-): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | $20,614 | 1,548 | |
| Lane College ChristianChristian college: federal data lists a Protestant or evangelical affiliation (or it belongs to the CCCU), so it gets the full four-pillar faith scorecard. Jackson · Private nonprofit | — | N/AFaith: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet. | C+Academics: C+ (grade C+): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | $10,904 | 822 |
| Baptist Health Sciences University Online availableOnline study: at least 10% of this college's students study only online, from the federal enrollment data. Online-only colleges (90% or more) are rated on an online faith checklist.ChristianChristian college: federal data lists a Protestant or evangelical affiliation (or it belongs to the CCCU), so it gets the full four-pillar faith scorecard. Memphis · Private nonprofit | — | N/AFaith: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet. | B-Academics: B- (grade B-): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | $11,212 | 755 |
| Le Moyne-Owen College ChristianChristian college: federal data lists a Protestant or evangelical affiliation (or it belongs to the CCCU), so it gets the full four-pillar faith scorecard. Memphis · Private nonprofit | — | N/AFaith: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet. | C+Academics: C+ (grade C+): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | $7,099 | 646 |
| Visible Music College Online availableOnline study: at least 10% of this college's students study only online, from the federal enrollment data. Online-only colleges (90% or more) are rated on an online faith checklist.ChristianChristian college: federal data lists a Protestant or evangelical affiliation (or it belongs to the CCCU), so it gets the full four-pillar faith scorecard. Memphis · Private nonprofit | — | N/AFaith: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet. | B-Academics: B- (grade B-): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist. | $27,820 | 182 |
| Williamson Christian College Online availableOnline study: at least 10% of this college's students study only online, from the federal enrollment data. Online-only colleges (90% or more) are rated on an online faith checklist.ChristianChristian college: federal data lists a Protestant or evangelical affiliation (or it belongs to the CCCU), so it gets the full four-pillar faith scorecard. Franklin · Private nonprofit | — | N/AFaith: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet. | N/AAcademics: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet. | — | 57 |
| American Baptist College ChristianChristian college: federal data lists a Protestant or evangelical affiliation (or it belongs to the CCCU), so it gets the full four-pillar faith scorecard. Nashville · Private nonprofit | — | N/AFaith: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet. | N/AAcademics: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet. | $9,216 | 48 |
| Mid-South Christian College ChristianChristian college: federal data lists a Protestant or evangelical affiliation (or it belongs to the CCCU), so it gets the full four-pillar faith scorecard.Seminary / theologySeminary or theology school: listed for the ministry or theological programs it offers. Memphis · Private nonprofit | — | N/AFaith: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet. | N/AAcademics: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet. | $10,172 | 32 |
Common questions
How many Christian colleges are in Tennessee?
21 accredited Christian colleges report a Protestant or evangelical affiliation to the U.S. Department of Education or belong to the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities; 20 enroll undergraduates.
Which Christian colleges in Tennessee are Compass Recommended?
Belmont University, Union University, Freed-Hardeman University. Recommended means a Faith score of 80 or more with no weak pillar, and a Compass Score of 80 or more where academic data exists (how it works).