The University of the South

The University of the South is a four-years, 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 $53,698 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 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.
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2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of The University of the South is $53,698. For graduate programs, its 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $18,730.
The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $56,389 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $19,191.
Undergraduate$53,698
Graduate$18,730
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Undergraduate$56,389
Graduate$19,191
The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at The University of the South is 52.32% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 17.37%. The median SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,315.
The average graduation rate is 81%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 1,704 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.
2024 Sewanee Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »52.32% Acceptance Rate / 17.37% Yield
Test Scores »1,315 SAT / 30 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

On-Campus Learning Opportunities

Special Learning Opportunities

You can view the detailed program information by offered type and program.
Sewanee Offered Programs
Graduate Programs
Online Programs

On-Campus Students 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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AthleticAthletic Team Information
Disability ServiceDisability Services
School Typefour-years, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie CategoryBaccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
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