Featured Image

5 Popular College Cities in the South and the Schools Students Can Attend

List produced by the Facts more info

Atlanta, Georgia (Population: 496,000+)

Austin, Texas (Population: 960,000+)

Dallas, Texas (Population: 1,300,000+)

Houston, Texas (Population: 2,300,000+)

Nashville, Tennessee (Population: 685,000+)

Source: US Census Bureau

Want more information on how this list was compiled? Find out more about where our Lists & Rankings come from.

About This List

Many students want to attend college in some of the busiest, bustling cities in the US—and there are plenty of them all across the country. These five cities in the South are densely populated and offer a variety of cultures, entertainment, and educational opportunities but are chosen based on the density of colleges and universities within the city.

Join our community of
over 5 million students!

CollegeXpress has everything you need to simplify your college search, get connected to schools, and find your perfect fit.

Join CollegeXpress

College Quick Connect

Swipe right to request information.
Swipe left if you're not interested.

Fort Hays State University

Hays, KS