Sewanee Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 56.90%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1330. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $56,120
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at Sewanee:
- Total Enrollment: 1,724, including 10 online students
- 1,644 Undergraduate, 80 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 47.4% men, 52.6% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 80%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 18%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 89%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 47 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 5 graduate-level programs offered.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Sewanee Overview
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 tuition & fees is $56,120 for the academic year 2024-2025. 96% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $37,180.
The school has a total enrollment of 1,724 and the students to faculty ratio is 9 to 1 (11.11%).
Sewanee's acceptance rate is 56.90% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 17.86%. The median SAT score is 1330 and the ACT score 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.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of The University of the South is $56,120. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $19,280.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $58,645 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $19,846.
| Undergraduate | $56,120 |
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| Graduate | $19,280 |
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| Undergraduate | $58,645 |
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| Graduate | $19,846 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
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 |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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