The University of the South

Sewanee, TNPrivate NonprofitRural Setting

Moderately Selective • 57% Acceptance

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57%

Accept Rate

Moderately Selective

$27,872

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

1.6K

Students

Small campus body

$53,456

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

The University of the South is a private nonprofit institution located in the rural setting of Sewanee, TN. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 57%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Private Nonprofit

Student Population

1.6K (Small)

Admissions Selectivity

57% (Moderately Selective)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

Rural

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading640 - 710

200typical 50% range800

SAT Math620 - 680

200typical 50% range800

ACT Composite27 - 31

1typical 50% range36

57%

Acceptance Rate

Moderately Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Social Sciences26% of degrees

Biological Sciences13% of degrees

Business & Marketing5% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Economics.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $87,762

Earnings 5yr: $77,878

Debt: $24,798

Political Science and Government.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $72,682

Earnings 5yr: $66,908

Debt: $24,267

International/Globalization Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $70,907

Earnings 5yr: $65,486

Debt: $19,500

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $59,821

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Psychology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $58,715

Earnings 5yr: $57,410

Debt: $17,148

English Language and Literature, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $58,164

Earnings 5yr: $43,008

Debt: $21,175

Biology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $47,695

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $25,000

Natural Resources Conservation and Research.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $65,685

Debt: N/A

History.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $56,283

Debt: $22,750

Anthropology.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Area Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Chemistry.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer Science.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Finance and Financial Management Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Fine and Studio Arts.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$27,872

In-State Tuition$56,120

Out-of-State Tuition$56,120

Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

16%

Pell Grants

34%

Take Loans

83%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$53,456

+21% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$64,911

Completion Signals

80%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

89%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,750

Est. Monthly Payment

$192/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

47%

Men

53%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 47% men and 53% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

13%

Part-Time Share

Avg Family Income

$112,189

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The University of the South

Sewanee, TNPrivate NonprofitRural Setting

Moderately Selective • 57% Acceptance

Visit Website

Add to list:

57%

Accept Rate

Moderately Selective

$27,872

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

1.6K

Students

Small campus body

$53,456

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Private Nonprofit

Student Population

1.6K (Small)

Admissions Selectivity

57% (Moderately Selective)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

Rural

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading640 - 710

200typical 50% range800

SAT Math620 - 680

200typical 50% range800

ACT Composite27 - 31

1typical 50% range36

57%

Acceptance Rate

Moderately Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Social Sciences26% of degrees

Biological Sciences13% of degrees

Business & Marketing5% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Economics.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $87,762

Earnings 5yr: $77,878

Debt: $24,798

Political Science and Government.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $72,682

Earnings 5yr: $66,908

Debt: $24,267

International/Globalization Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $70,907

Earnings 5yr: $65,486

Debt: $19,500

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $59,821

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Psychology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $58,715

Earnings 5yr: $57,410

Debt: $17,148

English Language and Literature, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $58,164

Earnings 5yr: $43,008

Debt: $21,175

Biology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $47,695

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $25,000

Natural Resources Conservation and Research.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $65,685

Debt: N/A

History.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $56,283

Debt: $22,750

Anthropology.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Area Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Chemistry.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer Science.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Finance and Financial Management Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Fine and Studio Arts.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$27,872

In-State Tuition$56,120

Out-of-State Tuition$56,120

Financial Assistance & Support

16%

Pell Grants

34%

Take Loans

83%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$53,456

+21% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$64,911

Completion Signals

80%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

89%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,750

Est. Monthly Payment

$192/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

Hover or tap a bubble above to explore detailed community insights.

Gender Balance

47%

Men

53%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 47% men and 53% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

13%

Part-Time Share

Avg Family Income

$112,189

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