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NCAA Division II Colleges in Tennessee

10 schools in Tennessee. See our methodology.

Union University stands apart among Tennessee's Division II colleges with a 70.9% graduation rate that nearly doubles the state average for this tier. The Jackson institution commands the highest net price at $26,815 but delivers strong outcomes with graduates earning $53,990 annually. Tennessee's ten Division II schools present striking cost variations, from Le Moyne-Owen College's $8,992 net price to Union's premium positioning. These institutions serve 13,125 students across communities from Bristol to Memphis, with acceptance rates spanning 52.6% to 99.6%. The state's healthcare dominance through HCA Healthcare creates natural pathways for graduates, while Nashville's music industry and growing automotive sector in Middle Tennessee provide additional career opportunities. Christian Brothers University offers particular value at $10,896 net cost with 56% graduation rates, while King University graduates command the highest salaries at $59,831 despite serving just 975 students in Bristol. Tennessee Promise's community college coverage helps students transfer affordably to these four-year programs. The wide graduation rate spread from Lane College's 17% to Union's 70.9% reflects varying institutional missions and student preparation levels across the state's Division II market.
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Schools
$17,910
Avg. Net Price
$47,387
Avg. Earnings
46.1%
Avg. Graduation Rate

NCAA Division II Colleges in Tennessee

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# School Enrollment Net Price Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 1,637 $26,815 70.9% 52.6%
2 2,712 $20,399 60.7% 72.6%
3 975 $23,508 46.4% 60.8%
4 1,697 $14,459 54.8% 70.9%
5 1,487 $17,999 53.9% 78.5%
6 953 $10,896 56.0% 87.5%
7 1,374 $18,661 46.4% 79.8%
8 822 $14,494 17.0%
9 903 $22,874 30.5% 81.1%
10 571 $8,992 24.7% 99.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What Tennessee Division II college offers the best graduation outcomes?

Union University in Jackson leads with a 70.9% graduation rate and selective 52.6% acceptance rate. Graduates earn $53,990 annually, making it the top performer despite the highest net price of $26,815 among Tennessee's Division II schools.

How much do Tennessee Division II colleges typically cost?

Net prices range from $8,992 at Le Moyne-Owen College to $26,815 at Union University. Christian Brothers University provides strong value at $10,896 with 56% graduation rates, while Trevecca Nazarene costs $14,459 in Nashville.

Which Tennessee Division II graduates earn the highest salaries?

King University graduates in Bristol earn $59,831 annually, the highest among Tennessee Division II schools. Christian Brothers University follows at $57,478, while Union University graduates earn $53,990 despite the school's premium positioning.

Is it easier to get into Tennessee Division II colleges?

Acceptance rates vary dramatically from Union University's selective 52.6% to Le Moyne-Owen College's open 99.6%. Most schools accept 70-80% of applicants, with Lee University at 72.6% and Lincoln Memorial at 78.5%.

Where do Tennessee Division II colleges struggle with retention?

Lane College faces significant challenges with just 17% graduation rates despite serving 822 students in Jackson. Le Moyne-Owen College graduates 24.7% of students, while Tusculum University reaches 30.5% in Greeneville.

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