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The University of the South

The University of the South is a small, private institution located in Sewanee, tn. Founded in 1857, The University of the South offers undergraduate degrees in 39 majors.

Key stats

4 Year, Private

Division 3

1,599 undergraduates

$51,135 undergraduate tuition

Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into The University of the South? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 52.3%

SAT score average 1357

ACT score average 29

Average high school GPA N/A

Application fee N/A

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Key deadlines

June

65 days away FAFSA^® deadline

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November

203 days away Early Decision date

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December

219 days away Early Action date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! The University of the South is known for one of its top majors: Psychology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

10 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology

Business and Management

Languages and Literature

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Arts, Design, and Humanities

Other

Mathematics and Statistics

Popular majors

Psychology, General

Economics

Political Science and Government

English Language and Literature, General

Biology, General

History

Theological and Ministerial Studies

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $51,135

Additional expenses

Room & board $14,608

Books & supplies $1,200

Other expenses $1,750

Cost of attendance* $68,693

Average financial aid package $49,972

Estimated cost $18,721 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $51,135

Additional expenses

Room & board $14,608

Books & supplies $1,200

Other expenses $1,750

Cost of attendance* $68,693

Average financial aid package $49,972

Estimated cost $18,721 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA^® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? The University of the South has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,599, with gender binary students split 47% male and 53% female.

Total enrollment

1,693

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

77%

African American %

Hispanic American %

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At The University of the South, students love their Sewanee Outing Program, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

735 University Avenue, Sewanee, TN 37383-1000

931-598-1000

www.sewanee.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Sewanee outing program

Office of civic engagement

Organization for cross cultural understanding

Sewanee health professions society

Sewanee forestry club

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about The University of the South to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is The University of the South?

The University of the South is located in Sewanee, tn.

What is the acceptance rate at The University of the South?

The acceptance rate for The University of the South is 52%.

What’s the average GPA for The University of the South?

The average high school GPA for The University of the South students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at The University of the South?

The estimated cost for 4 years at The University of the South including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $274,772.

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The University of the South

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Academics

Popular degree programs

Popular majors

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Out of state

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

Student population

Total enrollment

Enrollment by gender

Enrollment & ethnicity

Student type

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

Popular clubs & activities

Athletics

Greek life

Frequently asked questions

Where is The University of the South?

What is the acceptance rate at The University of the South?

What’s the average GPA for The University of the South?

How much does it cost for 4 years at The University of the South?

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June 30 FAFSA^® deadline