Best public colleges in Tennessee

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- Niche Grade: C
- Location: Nashville, TN
- Acceptance Rate: 93%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 5,888 (14:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 850-1070

#10. Tennessee State University
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- Niche Grade: C+
- Location: Pulaski, TN
- Acceptance Rate: 83%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 773 (13:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1000-1160

#9. University of Tennessee Southern
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- Niche Grade: B-
- Location: Clarksville, TN
- Acceptance Rate: 96%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 5,463 (13:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 950-1170

#8. Austin Peay State University
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- Niche Grade: B
- Location: Chattanooga, TN
- Acceptance Rate: 78%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 8,977 (15:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1010-1190

#7. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
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- Niche Grade: B
- Location: Johnson City, TN
- Acceptance Rate: 87%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 8,878 (12:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 950-1170

#6. East Tennessee State University
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- Niche Grade: B+
- Location: Murfreesboro, TN
- Acceptance Rate: 68%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 13,950 (15:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1000-1230

#5. Middle Tennessee State University
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- Niche Grade: B+
- Location: Martin, TN
- Acceptance Rate: 87%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 4,296 (15:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1000-1210

#4. University of Tennessee at Martin
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- Niche Grade: B+
- Location: Memphis, TN
- Acceptance Rate: 93%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 11,311 (13:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 910-1210

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

#2. Tennessee Technological University
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- Niche Grade: A
- Location: Knoxville, TN
- Acceptance Rate: 46%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 29,565 (15:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1190-1340

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.

#1. University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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