Best colleges in Nashville

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- Niche Grade: C-
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Undergrad enrollment: 1,800 (39:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: unavailable

#9. SAE Institute of Technology - Nashville
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- Niche Grade: C
- Acceptance Rate: 93%
- Undergrad enrollment: 5,888 (14:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 850-1070

#8. Tennessee State University
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- Niche Grade: C+
- Acceptance Rate: 67%
- Undergrad enrollment: 1,993 (16:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 910-1100

#7. Cumberland University
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- Niche Grade: B-
- Acceptance Rate: 96%
- Undergrad enrollment: 7,042 (10:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1160-1350

#6. Belmont University
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- Niche Grade: B-
- Acceptance Rate: 60%
- Undergrad enrollment: 925 (11:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1160-1480

#5. Fisk University
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- Niche Grade: B-
- Acceptance Rate: 70%
- Undergrad enrollment: 1,362 (12:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 980-1190

#4. Trevecca Nazarene University
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- Niche Grade: B
- Acceptance Rate: 68%
- Undergrad enrollment: 13,950 (15:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1000-1230

#3. Middle Tennessee State University
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- Niche Grade: A-
- Acceptance Rate: 67%
- Undergrad enrollment: 2,871 (8:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1150-1350

#2. Lipscomb University
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- Niche Grade: A+
- Acceptance Rate: 6%
- Undergrad enrollment: 7,087 (5:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1510-1560

This story features data reporting by Rob Powell, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 77 metros.

#1. Vanderbilt University
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