The University of the South

Sewanne, Tennessee
4-year Private university
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Overview

The University of the South is a private institution established in 1857 with a rural setting located at Sewanee. It is ranked 51 in National Liberal Arts Colleges in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $53,704. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,613. It practices a semester-based academic calendar.

#51 in National Liberal Arts College
Setting
Rural
Location Sewanne, Tennessee
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1857
Selectivity Low
Size Small
1,613 Undergraduates
Website http://www.sewanee.edu/

Learning

10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
social sciences
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • History
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$68,804
Cost of Attendance
$22,770
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $53,704
Outstate Tuition Fee $53,704
Room and Board Fees $15,338
$31,365 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

52% (Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Difficult
$0 Application Fee
-- Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Optional
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Recommended
SAT Subject Test Considered
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp

For International Students

95 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, PTE, DET Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is a native language

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Dec
01
Early Action Deadline
Nov
15
Early Decision Deadline
Jan
15
Early Decision II Deadline
Feb
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
--
--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Dec
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
Dec
01
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$43,711 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$38,677 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $68,804
49% Students with need received Financial Aid
36% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application December 1
Forms to be submitted CSS/Financial Aid Profile, FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship
Total Worth Full tuition, fees, room and board annually
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Benedict Scholarship
Total Worth Full tuition, fees, room and board annually–3 awarded each year
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Wilkins Scholarship
Total Worth $39,000 annually
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Fellowship in the Arts
Total Worth $2,000
Details They are awarded to candidates with interests and accomplishments in visual studies, art history, film, dance, theatre, or music. Students selected for these fellowships will have the opportunity to dive more deeply into the life of the arts at Sewanee.
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Students

1,613 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
88% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
74% Students graduate within 6 years