The University of the South
Sewanee
Sewanee, Tennessee 37383-1000
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1336
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
70.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.7%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$17,750
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
9
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (39)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
88%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from TN state average