Aid signal
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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The University of the South
Sewanee, TN
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$53,698
Out-of-State Tuition
$53,698
Avg On-Campus Living
$15,338
Avg Off-Campus Living
$15,338
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$69,036
Net price (after aid)$27,498
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$10,970
$30k – $48k$14,429
$48k – $75k$18,421
$75k – $110k$26,923
$110k+$37,122
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$64,911
Median debt at graduation$22,855
Est. monthly loan payment$242
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.8×Graduates earn about 2.8× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants15%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans30%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
82%
Freshman Retention
88%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong post-grad earnings
$64.9k above avg
Strong completion rate
82% above avg
Strong year-1 retention
88% above avg
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$53.7k
Net price
$27.5k
Pell
15%
Median debt
$22.9k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$64.9k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
Areas of study
Health SciencesBusinessAgricultureEngineeringComputer ScienceArts & HumanitiesCommunicationsSocial SciencesVisual & Performing Arts
Programs (18)
Health Sciences
Public HealthNursingHealth Informatics
Business
AccountingFinance
Engineering
Civil EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMechanical Engineering
Computer Science
Software EngineeringWeb DevelopmentData Science
Arts & Humanities
Art History
Admissions
Acceptance rate
51%
SAT range
1236 - 1398
ACT range
27 - 32
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About The University of the South
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- Where is The University of the South located?
- The University of the South is located in Sewanee, TN, in the United States.
- What type of institution is The University of the South?
- The University of the South is a private university based in TN. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at The University of the South?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at The University of the South is approximately 51%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at The University of the South?
- The University of the South's published in-state tuition is approximately $53,698 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend The University of the South?
- The University of the South reports total enrollment of approximately 1,676 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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