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20 universities in Tennessee for international students (2026–27)
20 universities in Tennessee are on the Common App for 2026–27. The table shows each one's city, first deadline, application fee for international students, acceptance rate and published tuition. Some public universities use their own application instead of the Common App, so they aren't listed here.
Updated September 25, 2026
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| University | City | First deadline | Intl fee | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Peay State University | Clarksville | Rolling | $25 | 96.4% | $14,766 |
| Belmont University | Nashville | Nov 1, 2026 · EA | $50 | 95.3% | $42,540 |
| Carson-Newman University | Jefferson City | Rolling | $0 | 90.4% | $34,700 |
| Christian Brothers University | Memphis | Rolling | $0 | 86.7% | $38,420 |
| Cumberland University | Lebanon | Rolling | $25 | 67.3% | $27,840 |
| Fisk University | Nashville | Nov 1, 2026 · EA | $35 | 37.4% | $25,858 |
| Lincoln Memorial University | Harrogate | Rolling | $0 | 62.6% | $26,938 |
| Lipscomb University | Nashville | Oct 15, 2026 · EA | $50 | 67.7% | $40,572 |
| Milligan University | Milligan | Rolling | $0 | 72.3% | $40,450 |
| Rhodes College | Memphis | Nov 1, 2026 · ED | $0 | 50.4% | $57,110 |
| Sewanee: The University of the South | Sewanee | Nov 15, 2026 · ED | $0 | 56.9% | $56,120 |
| Tennessee State University | Nashville | Rolling | $25 | 70.1% | $22,416 |
| Trevecca Nazarene University | Nashville | Rolling | $0 | 69.4% | $31,300 |
| Tusculum University | Greeneville | Rolling | $0 | 72.2% | $29,250 |
| The University of Memphis | Memphis | Jul 1, 2027 · RD | $50 | 72% | $15,384 |
| The University of Tennessee Knoxville | Knoxville | Nov 1, 2026 · EA | $75 | 41.6% | $33,256 |
| The University of Tennessee- Chattanooga | Chattanooga | Rolling | $30 | 81.1% | $18,512 |
| The University of Tennessee-Martin | Martin | Rolling | $130 | 88.2% | $16,600 |
| The University of Tennessee-Southern | Pulaski | Rolling | $30 | 86.7% | $10,924 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville | Nov 1, 2026 · ED | $50 | 5.9% | $67,498 |
Built from each university's 2026–27 requirements as published on the Common App (updated September 25, 2026). Universities can change them during the season: confirm on the official page before you apply. Acceptance rates, international enrollment and costs come from the US Department of Education (IPEDS): fall 2024 admissions and enrollment, 2024–25 published tuition and fees. Download as CSV
Questions
How many universities in Tennessee are on the Common App?
20 for 2026–27.
Which universities in Tennessee are free to apply to for international students?
8 charge international applicants no application fee, including Carson-Newman University, Christian Brothers University, Lincoln Memorial University and Milligan University.
What is the most selective university in Tennessee?
On the Common App, Vanderbilt University: 5.9% of first-year applicants admitted for fall 2024.
What is the most affordable university in Tennessee?
By published out-of-state tuition and fees for 2024–25, The University of Tennessee-Southern: $10,924.