The University of the South

#19 in Tennessee

4-years Private College In Sewanee, TN

The University of the South (referred to as Sewanee) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Sewanee, TN. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree- professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at The University of the South is $53,698. The school has a total enrollment of 1,704 and student to faculty ratio is 10.00% (10 to 1).The highest degree offered at The University of the South is Doctor's degree- professional practice. It offers Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$53,698 (2023)
Acceptance Rate52.32%
Student Population1,704
Test Scores1,315 (SAT) 30 (ACT)
Graduation Rate81%
Student to Faculty Ratio10 to 1
The University of the South is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (7/1/1900 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at The University of the South is $53,698 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at The University of the South is $18,730 for academic year 2021-2022. The University of the South offers the alternative tuition plans. 96 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $32,824 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at The University of the South is 52.32% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 17.37%. The average SAT score is 1,315 and the average ACT score is 30. The University of the South accepts dual credit, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 1,704 students are attending at The University of the South (1,613 undergraduate students). There are 170 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 31 part-time faculty working for The University of the South. The students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 672 (full-time) and 121 (part-time). The graduation rate at The University of the South is 81% and transfer-out rate is 15%. The retention rate is 89% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
The University of the South offers study abroad program. On The University of the South campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers, on-campus daycare for students' children are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at The University of the South
Distance Learning (Online Classes)Not Offered
Special learning Opportunities
  • Study abroad
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
  • On-campus daycare for students' children