Tennessee Wesleyan College, a four-year, private liberal arts college located in Athens, Tennessee, is affiliated with the Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church. With fewer than 1,000 students, the average class size is less than 20 and affords students the opportunity for individualized instruction and extensive student-teacher interaction. Students are encouraged to join clubs and organizations, meet new people, explore leadership roles, and pursue community work during the course of their studies.
Cumberland University is a private, liberal arts college located in Lebanon, Tennessee, just 30 miles east of Nashville. With a diverse and multi-cultural student body of approximately 1,400 students, the school prides itself in being a place where all students can be themselves. Student life consists of a variety of clubs and organizations, athletic teams, theatrical performances and concerts.
Fisk University is an historically black, liberal arts university located in Nashville, Tennessee. It has an enrollment of approximately 750 students, with an average class size of 15. Core values at Fisk include community service and leadership. Campus life offers opportunities for student engagement through various clubs, organizations, and intramural activities. Residential life includes opportunities for joining Residence Hall Council as well as programs sponsored by student leaders and staff in the residence halls.
The Tennessee Technology Center in Covington, Tennessee, is a two-year, public, commuter college with approximately 300 students. It offers technical occupational training in several fields, including air conditioning and refrigeration, automotive climate control, blueprint reading and industrial electricity. Full-day, evening and online programs are available. The school also allows high school seniors to train in automotive technology, heating, industrial maintenance, machine tool technology, and welding.