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The University of the South

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Acceptance Rate 56.90 %
SAT Average 1,330
Tuition & Fees $56,120
Student Population 1,724
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $34,063

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 2025 tuition & fees is $56,120 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $19,280.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 1,724 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 56.90% and the graduation rate is 80% 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.

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2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, Sewanee's tuition & fees is $56,120. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees is $19,280.
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Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$56,120
Graduate$19,280
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at Sewanee. The acceptance rate of Sewanee is 56.90% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 17.86%. The average graduation rate is 80% and the transfer-out rate is 18%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $34,063 and 95% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 1,724 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for The University of the South is 56.90 %.
Acceptance Rate
56.90%
Graduation Rate for The University of the South is 80 %
Graduation Rate
80%
Transfer-out Rate for The University of the South is 18 %
Transfer-out Rate
18%
Retention Rate for The University of the South is 89 %
Retention Rate
89%
Student Population for The University of the South is 1,724
Student Population
1,724
Student to Faculty Ratio for The University of the South is 9 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
9 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $34,063 at The University of the South.
Financial Aid Amount
$34,063

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 Calculatorhttps://www.collegenpc.com/sewanee
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.
all offered programs
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✗
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