The University of the South

Sewanee, TN

Private nonprofit small campus Rural: Distant 1,607 undergrads

Cost

Average net price
$27,872per year, after aid
In-state tuition
$56,120published rate
Out-of-state tuition
$56,120published rate

Net price is an average across aided students — what your family actually pays depends on your finances, and can be lower or higher.

Admissions

Acceptance rate
57%
Average SAT
1,344of admitted students
Average ACT
29of admitted students

Context for the class as a whole, not a prediction about any one applicant.

Outcomes

Median earnings
$64,91110 years after entry

Median earnings of former students who received federal aid, measured 10 years after they started.

Campus life

Campus setting
Rural: Distant
Residential character
Highly residential — most students live on campus
Religious affiliation
Protestant Episcopal

Most common fields of study

  • Social sciences25%
  • Biological & biomedical sciences15%
  • English language & literature9%
  • Psychology7%
  • Business & marketing6%
  • Natural resources & conservation6%

Share of degrees awarded, by broad field.

Athletics

NCAA Division III with football

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Diving
  • Field Hockey
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball

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Data from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard and the Equity in Athletics survey. Figures reflect the most recent reporting year available and may be out of date or incomplete — confirm anything decision-critical with the college directly. Official site: The University of the South.