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The University of the South

Acceptance Rate 52.32 %
SAT Average 1,315
Tuition & Fees $53,698
Student Population 1,704
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $32,824

Academic Overview

The University of the South is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Sewanee, Tennessee. It is a Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - professional practice.
The University of the South is one of 8 colleges affiliated with Protestant Episcopal.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $53,698 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $18,730.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 1,704 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 52.32% and the graduation rate is 81% last year.
The salary after graduation from The University of the South varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $51,700. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, Sewanee's tuition & fees is $53,698. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees is $18,730.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$53,698
Graduate$18,730
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at Sewanee. The acceptance rate of Sewanee is 52.32% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 17.37%. The average graduation rate is 81% and the transfer-out rate is 15%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $32,824 and 96% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 1,704 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for The University of the South is 52.32 %.
Acceptance Rate
52.32%
Graduation Rate for The University of the South is 81 %
Graduation Rate
81%
Transfer-out Rate for The University of the South is 15 %
Transfer-out Rate
15%
Retention Rate for The University of the South is 89 %
Retention Rate
89%
Student Population for The University of the South is 1,704
Student Population
1,704
Student to Faculty Ratio for The University of the South is 10 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
10 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $32,824 at The University of the South.
Financial Aid Amount
$32,824

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address735 University Avenue, Sewanee, TN 37383-1000
Phone931-598-1000
WEBwww.sewanee.edu/
Admissionnew.sewanee.edu/admission-aid/
Financial Aidnew.sewanee.edu/admission-aid/cost-financial-aid/
Net Price Calculatorwww.collegenpc.com/sewanee
Athleticwww.sewanee.edu/offices/ir/college-search-tools/index.html
Disability Servicenew.sewanee.edu/offices/the-college-of-arts-sciences-offices/student-life/dean-of-students-office/student-accessibility-services/

Offered Degrees

Sewanee offers 47 major programs on-site (in-person class) only. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's390
Master's40
Doctorate (Practical)10
Post-Bachelor's Certificate10
Post-Master's Certificate20

Special Learning Opportunities

The University of the South does not offer online classes (distance learning opportunities) for any degree program.
The school has study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassNo
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:1,800)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $7,038)

Veterans Benefits

The University of the South has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges