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Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in Tennessee

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Rank	Institution	% Degrees to International Students	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Vanderbilt University	10.6	5.86	1,500 – 1,560	26689	73909	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in Tennessee Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN Vanderbilt University was named in honor of Cornelius Vanderbilt, a shipping and rail magnate, due to his gift of $1 million. Its campus spans 330 acres in midtown Nashville and the school's motto is "dare to grow." Many students at Vanderbilt major in Social Sciences, General, Computer Science, and Econometrics and......Read more % Degrees to International Students 11 6.8% Acceptance Rate 5.9% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $26,689 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,909
2	Bethel University	8.95	97.17	840 – 1,170	20606	38990	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in Tennessee Bethel University McKenzie, TN Based in McKenzie, Bethel University’s acceptance rate is 97% and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 59% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 59% and 26% of students will earn......Read more % Degrees to International Students 9 Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 840 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $20,606 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,990
3	Rhodes College	7.55	50.35	1,320 – 1,460	30590	48898	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in Tennessee Rhodes College Memphis, TN Getting its start in the mid-1830’s with the Montgomery Academy, Rhodes College is primarily composed of undergraduates. “Truth, Loyalty, Service” is the motto of Rhodes. Red and black are the colors for the Lynx sports teams, who compete in events such as Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse....Read more % Degrees to International Students 8 Acceptance Rate 50.4% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $30,590 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,898
4	Middle Tennessee State University	2.29	69.09	1,040 – 1,240	12700	39941	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in Tennessee Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN Located in Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University accepted 69% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 50% of students at Middle Tennessee State University currently receive grant aid from......Read more % Degrees to International Students 2 Acceptance Rate 69.1% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $12,700 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,941
5	University of Memphis	1.12	72.03	970 – 1,180	13656	40921	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in Tennessee University of Memphis Memphis, TN 475 Tigers at the University of Memphis compete in the NCAA Division I-FBS American Athletic Conference. Until 2020, the school’s mascot was a live tiger, known as TOM. Since then, Pouncer, a costumed mascot, has taken over the job. Kinesiology and Exercise Science is a popular undergraduate major. % Degrees to International Students 1 29.1% Acceptance Rate 72.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $13,656 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,921
6	The University of Tennessee-Knoxville	0.83	41.6	1,210 – 1,400	20885	47782	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in Tennessee The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN Located in Knoxville, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville accepts 42% of applicants and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. About 78% of students at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % Degrees to International Students 1 29.7% Acceptance Rate 41.6% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $20,885 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,782

School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

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