The University of the South
Sewanee, TN · Private four-year · Rural: Distant
1,615undergraduates
57%admitted
Test-optionalSAT/ACT
$33,616average net price per year
82%graduate in 6 years
88%return for year two
Admissions
- Applicants
- 5,018
- Admitted
- 2,554
- Admit rate
- 57%
- Admit rate, women
- 57%
- Admit rate, men
- 45%
- Admitted students who enroll
- 18%
- First-year students
- 449
- SAT/ACT
- Test-optional
- Students who sent SAT scores
- 17%
- SAT reading and writing (middle 50%)
- 633-710
- SAT math (middle 50%)
- 603-688
- Students who sent ACT scores
- 39%
- ACT composite (middle 50%)
- 27-32
| High school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High school record | Required |
| College-prep coursework | Required |
| SAT or ACT scores | Considered, not required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Essay or personal statement | Required |
| Class rank | Considered, not required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Considered, not required |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Work experience | Considered, not required |
| Legacy status | Considered, not required |
Majors
33 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Social sciences (3)
- Anthropology, General Bachelor's (14 awarded)
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics Bachelor's (50 awarded)
- Political Science and Government, General Bachelor's (28 awarded)
Biological and biomedical sciences (3)
- Biochemistry Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General Bachelor's (33 awarded)
- Neuroscience Bachelor's (16 awarded)
Multi/interdisciplinary studies (3)
- International/Globalization Studies Bachelor's (23 awarded)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Sustainability Studies Bachelor's (26 awarded)
Psychology (1)
- Psychology, General Bachelor's (47 awarded)
English language and literature/letters (2)
- Creative Writing Bachelor's (7 awarded)
- General Literature Bachelor's (33 awarded)
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (1)
- Finance, General Bachelor's (20 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (4)
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation Bachelor's (8 awarded)
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Fine/Studio Arts, General Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Music, General Bachelor's (5 awarded)
Natural resources and conservation (3)
- Environmental Studies Bachelor's (6 awarded)
- Forest Sciences and Biology Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Natural Resources/Conservation, General Bachelor's (6 awarded)
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics (4)
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- German Language and Literature Bachelor's (5 awarded)
- Russian Language and Literature Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Spanish Language and Literature Bachelor's (3 awarded)
History (1)
- History, General Bachelor's (12 awarded)
Mathematics and statistics (1)
- Mathematics, General Bachelor's (12 awarded)
Physical sciences (2)
- Chemistry, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Geology/Earth Science, General Bachelor's (7 awarded)
Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies (2)
- American/United States Studies/Civilization Bachelor's (5 awarded)
- Women's Studies Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (1)
- Computer Science Bachelor's (7 awarded)
Philosophy and religious studies (2)
- Philosophy Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Religion/Religious Studies Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Graduate programs (4)
- Divinity/Ministry Master's, Post-master's certificate, Doctorate (professional)
- Theology/Theological Studies Master's
- Creative Writing Master's
- General Literature Master's
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $53,698
- Housing and food on campus
- $15,338
- Books and supplies
- $1,200
- Other on-campus costs
- $1,750
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $71,986
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $71,986
- Total cost living at home
- $56,648
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $10,970 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $14,429 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $18,421 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $26,923 |
| Over $110,000 | $37,122 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 97%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 97%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $35,088
- Got a grant from the college
- 97%
- Average grant from the college
- $32,944
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 15%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 34%
- Average amount borrowed
- $5,316
Graduation
- Bachelor's in 4 years
- 74%
- Bachelor's in 5 years
- 81%
- Bachelor's in 6 years
- 82%
- Bachelor's in 8 years
- 80%
- Any degree in 6 years (all students)
- 82%
- Transferred to another college
- 13%
- Came back for year two
- 88%
| Pell grant students | 85% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 71% |
| Neither | 85% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 236 | 84% |
| Men | 212 | 80% |
| Asian | 6 | 67% (small group) |
| Black | 26 | 88% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 72% |
| White | 357 | 85% |
| Two or more races | 13 | 54% (small group) |
| International | 14 | 71% (small group) |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 468 | 80% | 18% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 21 | 86% | 14% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2017. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 1,693
- Undergraduates
- 1,615
- Full-time undergraduates
- 1,588
- Part-time undergraduates
- 27
- Graduate students
- 78
- Students per faculty member
- 9 to 1
- First-year students from in state
- 25%
- From out of state
- 72%
- From other countries
- 3%
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 0%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 0%
- Undergraduates registered with disability services
- 16%
| Women | 53% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 81% |
| Two or more races | 3% |
| Race unknown | 1% |
| International | 4% |
Campus life
- Setting
- Rural: Distant
- Address
- 735 University Avenue, Sewanee, TN, 37383-1000
- County
- Franklin County
- Type
- Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
- Highest degree
- Doctor's degree - professional practice
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Religious affiliation
- Protestant Episcopal
- Athletics
- NCAA
- Teams include
- football, basketball, baseball, cross country and track
- Offers
- Study abroad, Credit for AP exams, On-campus child care, Yellow Ribbon (veterans)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.