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The University of the South

Sewanee

Sewanee, Tennessee 37383-1000

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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

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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

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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%

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

7000.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/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

Programs (39)

Student Life

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
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

90Average

Estimated from TN state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Nashvillepop. 690K
82 mi(142 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
133 mi(231 min)
Charlottepop. 880K
287 mi(497 min)

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