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- Chattanooga, TN
- #312 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 86%
- Net price: $13,552
- SAT Range: 1030-1230

#7. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

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- Johnson City, TN
- #210 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance rate: 87%
- Net price: $14,482
- SAT Range: 940-1170

#6. East Tennessee State University

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- Murfreesboro, TN
- #193 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance rate: 68%
- Net price: $12,617
- SAT Range: 1010-1210

#5. Middle Tennessee State University

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- Memphis, TN
- #180 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Net price: $14,251
- SAT Range: 990-1200

#4. University of Memphis

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- Martin, TN
- #159 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance rate: 75%
- Net price: $11,646
- SAT Range: 1010-1170

#3. University of Tennessee at Martin

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- Cookeville, TN
- #152 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance rate: 79%
- Net price: $15,481
- SAT Range: 1030-1270

#2. Tennessee Technological University

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- Knoxville, TN
- #94 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: A-
- Acceptance rate: 75%
- Net price: $21,512
- SAT Range: 1170-1340

This story features data reporting by Emma Rubin, writing by Jeff Inglis, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.

#1. University of Tennessee