Best colleges in Tennessee

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- Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance Rate: 72%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 2,433 (10:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1020-1240

#10. Lee University
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- Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance Rate: 51%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 1,594 (8:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1230-1400

#9. Sewanee - The University of the South
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- Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance Rate: 59%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 1,268 (3:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1000-1220

#8. Lincoln Memorial University
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- Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance Rate: 54%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 631 (10:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 890-1090

#7. Johnson University
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- Niche Grade: A-
- Acceptance Rate: 83%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 7,850 (17:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1020-1250

#6. Tennessee Technological University
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- Niche Grade: A-
- Acceptance Rate: 67%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 2,867 (8:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1150-1350

#5. Lipscomb University
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- Niche Grade: A-
- Acceptance Rate: 50%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 1,891 (10:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1290-1490

#4. Rhodes College
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- Niche Grade: A-
- Acceptance Rate: 47%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 1,495 (7:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1030-1340

#3. Union University
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- Niche Grade: A
- Acceptance Rate: 46%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 29,565 (15:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1190-1340

#2. University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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- Niche Grade: A+
- Acceptance Rate: 6%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 7,146 (5:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1510-1560

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 51 states.

#1. Vanderbilt University
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