The University of the South

Sewanee, TN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Rural

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About The University of the South

The University of the South is a small, private nonprofit institution in Sewanee, TN, in a rural setting. It enrolls about 1,607 students. The acceptance rate is 57%. 80% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $64,911.

57%

Acceptance

$27,872

Net price

1,607

Enrollment

80%

Grad rate

Report Card

A-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

B-

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

57%

Acceptance rate

1,344

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading640–710

SAT Math620–680

ACT Composite27–31

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$27,872

Average net price

$56,120

In-state tuition

$56,120

Out-of-state tuition

$16,028

Room & board

$500

Books & supplies

$71,986

Total cost of attendance

16%

Students receiving Pell grants

34%

Students with federal loans

$22,855

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$10,485

$30–48K

$10,704

$48–75K

$17,746

$75–110K

$22,563

$110K+

$38,762

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Social Sciences25.1%

Biology15.0%

English8.5%

Multidisciplinary8.3%

Psychology7.4%

Business6.5%

Natural Resources6.2%

Visual & Performing Arts5.8%

History4.4%

Computer Science3.2%

After Graduation

$64,911

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$53,456

Median earnings (6 yrs)

80%

Graduation rate

89%

Retention rate

86%

Earn more than a HS grad

$22,548

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,607

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

13%

First-generation

Gender balance

53% women

47% men

Race & ethnicity

White

82%

Hispanic

Black

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

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