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The University of the South

Sewanee, TN

Tuition

$56,120

Acceptance

57%

Students

1,676

Type

University

Setting

Rural

Distance from home

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$56,120

Out-of-State Tuition

$56,120

Avg On-Campus Living

$16,028

Avg Off-Campus Living

$16,028

Financial Aid & Outcomes

CollegeScorecard · 2024

What will it actually cost?

Sticker price$72,148
Net price (after aid)$27,872

Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.

Net price by family income

$0 – $30k$10,485
$30k – $48k$10,704
$48k – $75k$17,746
$75k – $110k$22,563
$110k+$38,762

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 Grants16%

Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.

Students with federal loans34%

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.

How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

80%

Freshman Retention

89%

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.

Aid signal

Strong aid for lower incomes

Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.

Source: CollegeScorecard 2024

Strong post-grad earnings

$64.9k above avg

Strong completion rate

80% above avg

Strong year-1 retention

89% above avg

Affordability snapshot

Tuition

$56.1k

Net price

$27.9k

Pell

16%

Median debt

$22.9k

below avg

Earnings (10y)

$64.9k

above avg

“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.

Admissions

Acceptance rate

57%

SAT range

1236 - 1398

ACT range

27 - 32

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Sewanee, TN 37383

Academics

Studying online

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Fields of study

The University of the South reported conferring credentials in 34 different fields to the federal government. See which ones, and at what credential level.

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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 57%. 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 $56,120 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.
How much does The University of the South actually cost after financial aid?
The average net price at The University of the South is approximately $27,872 per year. Net price is the total cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships that never have to be repaid, so it is what students actually paid rather than the published sticker price. What families pay varies with income: students from families earning under $30,000 paid about $10,485 on average, and those from families earning $110,000 or more about $38,762. These are averages for students who received federal aid in a prior cohort, not a quote for any individual family. Run the institution's own Net Price Calculator for a figure specific to you.
What is the graduation rate at The University of the South?
The University of the South reports a graduation rate of approximately 80%. This measures the share of a prior entering cohort who completed their degree within the federal tracking window. It reflects who enrolls as much as what the institution does, so it is not on its own a measure of teaching quality, and it is not comparable across institutions serving very different students.
How much student debt do graduates of The University of the South have?
Students who borrowed at The University of the South left with a median of approximately $22,855 in federal loans, and about 34% of students took federal loans at all. Both numbers matter: a median describes only the students who borrowed, so it reads very differently at a school where most students borrow than at one where few do. Federal loans only, so private and parent borrowing are not included.
How much do graduates of The University of the South earn?
Median earnings approximately ten years after entry are $64,911 for students who received federal financial aid at The University of the South. This reflects the mix of programs the institution offers and the students who enroll, not the effect of attending, and it covers aid recipients rather than all graduates.
How should I verify final details about The University of the South?
CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with The University of the South.

Fields this college awarded credentials in

The 14 largest of 34 fields The University of the South reported, by credentials conferred in 2023-24, using the federal classification of each field. The level is the highest credential actually awarded, which is not always the one a field is best known for.

Fields The University of the South reported conferring credentials in during 2023-24, with the number awarded and the highest credential level.
FieldAwardedLevel
Psychology, General53Bachelor's
Economics51Bachelor's
Literature41Graduate2 graduate · 39 bachelor's
Biology, General34Bachelor's
Political Science and Government30Bachelor's
International/Globalization Studies28Bachelor's
Sustainability Studies27Bachelor's
Theological and Ministerial Studies27Graduate
Finance and Financial Management Services20Bachelor's
Neurobiology and Neurosciences18Bachelor's
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies18Graduate10 graduate · 8 bachelor's
History15Bachelor's
Mathematics15Bachelor's
Anthropology14Bachelor's

Fields are as classified in the federal IPEDS completions collection, which records credentials already conferred. A field listed here was awarded in the reporting year; it does not confirm the program is currently admitting students, and a field CampusPin has no guide for is still shown under its official federal title. Confirm current offerings with the institution.

Data sources & methodology

Reporting period: 2024Last verified: June 10, 2026

Facts on this profile of The University of the South are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.

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