The University of the South (Sewanee) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Sewanee, TN. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification

The Sewanee's 2024 tuition & fees is $53,704 for the academic year 2023-2024. 96% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $32,824.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 1,704 and the students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%).

Sewanee's acceptance rate is 51.00% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 18.01%. The median SAT scores is 1305 and the ACT socre is 29.

Sewanee ranked 122nd in Liberal Arts Colleges and 13rd in Tennessee Colleges rankings. The University of the South is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of The University of the South is $53,704. For graduate programs, its 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $18,730.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $56,402 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $19,191.

Undergraduate$53,704
Graduate$18,730
Undergraduate$56,402
Graduate$19,191

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.


Admission Key Statistics

Acceptance Rate »51.00% Acceptance Rate / 18.01% Yield
Test Scores »1,305 SAT / 29 ACT
Graduation Rate »81%
Transfer-out Rate15%
Retention Rate89%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio10.00% (10 to 1)
Student Population »1,704 (1,613 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$32,824

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

The University of the South does not offer online classes (distance learning opportunities) for any degree program.

Special Learning Opportunities at Sewanee
Learning Opportunities
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationNo
Study AbroadYes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenYes

The University of the South Directory Information

Address735 University Avenue, Sewanee, TN 37383-1000
Phone931-598-1000
WEBSchool's Website
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Disability ServiceDisability Services
School Typefour-year, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie CategoryBaccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree

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