The University of the South
Sewanee, TN
The University of the South is a private university located in Sewanee, TN, serving approximately 1,598 students. It has an acceptance rate of 51%.
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Tuition
$53,698
Acceptance
50.9%
Students
1,676
Type
University
Setting
Rural
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?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.8×Graduates earn about 2.8× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
82%
Freshman Retention
88%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
50.9%
SAT range
1236 - 1398
ACT range
27 - 32
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
1,676
Undergrads
1,598
Campus Setting
Rural
City Size
Rural
Clubs Count
13
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
4
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.63
Property Rate / 1,000
1.25
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Sewanee
Violent Rate / 100k
263
Property Rate / 100k
1,279
Location
Institution does not report this
Sewanee, TN 37383
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