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The University of the South

Sewanee

Sewanee, Tennessee 37383-1000

Campus Vibe

Small & IntimateRuralPrivateSTEM StrongClose Faculty Access

Known for biology

The University of the South is a private institution in Sewanee with particular strength in biology and psychology. With an average SAT of 1336, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.6K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

82% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $64,911 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $27,498.

Established

1857

Motto

Ecce quam bonum et quam iucundum habitare fratres in unum.

Type

Private

Conference

Southern

Division

Division III

Campus Visits

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51%Acceptance

1336SAT Avg

1,598Students

9:1Student:Faculty

82%Grad Rate

$64,911Earnings 10yr

$27,498Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

The University of the South Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate50.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1336

Reading & WritingMid: 655

633710

MathMid: 640

603688

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 29

2732

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

50.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1336

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$53,698

Room & Board$15,338

Books & Supplies$1,200

Total Cost of Attendance$68,704

Average Net Price$27,498

Median Debt at Graduation$22,855

Monthly Payment (10yr)$242

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,970

$30–48K$14,429

$48–75K$18,421

$75–110K$26,923

$110K+$37,122

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$27,498

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

69.9%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,750

SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

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Programs (39)

Student Life

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Student Body

Undergrads

1,598

Gender Split

53% / 47%

Women / Men

First Generation

13%

Pell Grant Recipients

15%

Race & Ethnicity

White 81%

Black 4%

Hispanic 6%

Asian 1%

Two+ 3%

Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate82.4%

Freshman Retention88.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$53,456

8 Years$55,160

10 Years$64,911

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women

$43,700

Men

$60,100

Rankings

U.S. News

#45

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Forbes

#52

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Niche

#38

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More About This School

History & Fun Facts

•The six-ton marble cornerstone, laid on October 10th, 1860, and consecrated by Polk, was blown up in 1863 by Union soldiers; many of the pieces were collected and kept as keepsakes by the soldiers.
•After the original was vandalized in 1998, a copy by Connie Erickson was unveiled on June 1, 2003.
•The university's first convocation was held on September 18, 1868, with nine students and four faculty members present.
•He attended the first Lambeth Conference (1868) in England and received financial support from clergy and laity of the Church of England for rebuilding the school.
•In June 2006, Sewanee opened its School of Letters, a second graduate school.

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°

Sep

55°

Oct

42°

Nov

30°

Dec

25°

Jan

28°

Feb

38°

Mar

50°

Apr

62°

May

Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647

90 miles(95 min)

Hartfordpop. 121,054

60 miles(70 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

BNA Nashville77 mi

BHM Birmingham123 mi

ATL Atlanta138 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA939 mi · ~27h 8m drive

New York, NY751 mi · ~21h 42m drive

Hartford, CT846 mi · ~24h 26m drive

Providence, RI906 mi · ~26h 10m drive

Albany, NY831 mi · ~24h drive

Syracuse, NY753 mi · ~21h 45m drive

Rochester, NY706 mi · ~20h 24m drive

Buffalo, NY651 mi · ~18h 48m drive

Philadelphia, PA673 mi · ~19h 27m drive

Pittsburgh, PA485 mi · ~14h 1m drive

Harrisburg, PA605 mi · ~17h 29m drive

Newark, NJ744 mi · ~21h 30m drive

Washington, DC552 mi · ~15h 57m drive

Baltimore, MD584 mi · ~16h 52m drive

Atlanta, GA133 mi · ~3h 51m drive

Charlotte, NC287 mi · ~8h 17m drive

Raleigh, NC411 mi · ~11h 52m drive

Miami, FL736 mi · ~21h 16m drive

Orlando, FL532 mi · ~15h 22m drive

Tampa, FL541 mi · ~15h 38m drive

Nashville, TN82 mi · ~2h 22m drive

New Orleans, LA436 mi · ~12h 36m drive

Richmond, VA499 mi · ~14h 25m drive

Chicago, IL470 mi · ~13h 35m drive

Detroit, MI516 mi · ~14h 54m drive

Minneapolis, MN778 mi · ~22h 29m drive

St. Louis, MO334 mi · ~9h 39m drive

Kansas City, MO547 mi · ~15h 48m drive

Indianapolis, IN316 mi · ~9h 8m drive

Columbus, OH365 mi · ~10h 33m drive

Cleveland, OH491 mi · ~14h 11m drive

Milwaukee, WI552 mi · ~15h 57m drive

Dallas, TX645 mi · ~18h 38m drive

Houston, TX666 mi · ~19h 14m drive

Austin, TX766 mi · ~22h 8m drive

San Antonio, TX835 mi · ~24h 7m drive

Los Angeles, CA1831 mi · ~52h 54m drive

San Francisco, CA2022 mi · ~58h 25m drive

San Diego, CA1791 mi · ~51h 44m drive

Seattle, WA2048 mi · ~59h 10m drive

Portland, OR2041 mi · ~58h 58m drive

Denver, CO1089 mi · ~31h 28m drive

Phoenix, AZ1493 mi · ~43h 8m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1460 mi · ~42h 11m drive

Honolulu, HI4391 mi · ~126h 51m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Budget

University Inn10% campus visitor discount

$89-129

0.5 mi

Mid-Range

Marriott Conference Center

Upscale

Airport Transit

Nashville (BNA)77 miles

Rental car

116 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

154 min$92-154

Birmingham (BHM)123 miles

Rental car

185 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

246 min$148-246

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