The University of the South

Sewanee, TN

The University of the South

Sewanee, TN

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Tuition & Fees

$55,448

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
710
25th
643
75th
670
25th
590
75th
35
25th
28
75th
29
25th
25
75th
32
25th
27
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undergraduateRatios

47%

male

53%

female

10

students

1

faculty

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Selective

52%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,395
Declined 2,183
Total Received 4,578
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Private

1,613

undergraduate students

91

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1857, The University of the South is a private nonprofit liberal arts university affiliated with the Episcopal Church that is known for its strong programs in the Humanities, Sciences, and the Arts. It is located on a 13,000-acre campus in Sewanee, Tennessee—45 miles from Chattanooga.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 1,704
Established in 1857
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Networks

13,000-acre, rural campus in Sewanee (population: 2,311), 45 miles from Chattanooga. Major airport serves Nashville (90 miles); smaller airport serves Chattanooga.

  • Campus Setting: Rural community

The University of the South
735 University Avenue
Sewanee, TN
37383

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
98%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
100%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
32%
Top 1/4
60%
Top 1/2
86%
Bottom 1/2
14%
Bottom 1/4
4%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
710
25th
643
75th
670
25th
590
75th
35
25th
28
75th
29
25th
25
75th
32
25th
27

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Application deadline (final deadline) February 1
School has early decision program Yes
Early decision program application deadline November 15
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline December 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Recommended

Selective

52%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,395
Declined 2,183
Total Received 4,578

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Record

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Study skills

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

98%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$32,824

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $53,698
Housing $7,948
Food $7,390
Additional fees $1,750
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $71,986
Average Financial Aid - $32,824
Total with Avg. Aid $39,162

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $1,474,131
State $761,757
Institutional $19,729,425
Other external $272,180
Total $22,237,493

Non-need-based

Federal
State $471,824
Institutional $15,795,421
Other external $253,470
Total $16,520,715

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 931 598-1312
F: 931 598-3273
finaid@sewanee.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Equestrian yes
Field hockey yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming and diving yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

crew, cycling, equestrian sports, fencing, ice hockey, rugby, squash, tennis

Club Sports - Women's

crew, cycling, equestrian sports, fencing, ice hockey, rugby, squash, tennis

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, dodgeball, flag football, soccer, table tennis, Wiffle ball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Southern Athletic Association

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature yes
Anthropology, General yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Computer Science yes
Creative Writing yes
Divinity/Ministry yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics yes
Environmental Biology yes
Finance, General yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
French Language and Literature yes
General Literature yes yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes
German Language and Literature yes
History, General yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Latin Language and Literature yes
Mathematics, General yes
Medieval and Renaissance Studies yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music, General yes
Neuroscience yes
Philosophy yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Russian Language and Literature yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Sustainability Studies yes
Theology/Theological Studies yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Economics
  2. Psychology
  3. English

Programs Offered

  • Double majors
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-veterinary science

1,704

total students

21%

in-state

79%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

95%

1,613
students

Female
53%
851

Male
47%
762

5%

91
students

Female
47%
43

Male
53%
48

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

99%

1,590
students

Female
53%
838

Male
47%
752

1%

23
students

Female
57%
13

Male
43%
10

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Student Break-down

4%
Nonresident aliens
4%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Hispanic/Latino
80%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 3.00
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized test scores Recommended of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Not reported

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

64

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

64

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 21
Countries most often represented China
Egypt
Finland
Hungary
Rwanda
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants Host family program
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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