The University of the South
Sewanee, TN · Rural (distant)
Admissions
- Acceptance rate (most recent year)
- 56.9%
- Applicants (fall 2023)
- 5,018
- Admitted (fall 2023)
- 2,554
- Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
- 449
- Yield (admitted who enroll)
- 18%
- Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
- 57%
- Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
- 45%
- SAT reading, middle 50%
- 640–710
- SAT math, middle 50%
- 620–680
- ACT composite, middle 50%
- 27–31
- Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
- 17% / 39%
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
What they look at
- High school GPA
- required
- High school class rank
- considered
- High school record (transcript)
- required
- College-prep program completed
- required
- Recommendations
- required
- Demonstration of competencies
- considered
- SAT/ACT scores
- considered
- English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
- required
- Other test
- not considered
- Work experience
- considered
- Personal statement or essay
- required
- Legacy status
- considered
“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.
- Full sticker price (per year)
- $71,986
- Tuition & fees – in-state
- $56,120
- Tuition & fees – out-of-state
- $56,120
- Median debt at graduation
- $22,855
- Students with federal loans
- 34%
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Outcomes
- Graduate within 6 years
- 80%
- Freshmen who return for year 2
- 89%
- Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
- $34,203
- Median earnings, 10 years after starting
- $64,911
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Students & campus
- Undergraduates
- 1,607
- Graduate students
- 80
- Student-to-faculty ratio
- 9 : 1
- Women
- 53%
- Students receiving Pell grants
- 16%
- Full-time faculty
- 89%
Undergraduate diversity
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Most popular majors
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)
Contacts & links
- Vice-Chancellor and President
- Dr. Robert W. Pearigen
- Main phone
- (931) 598-1000
- Address
- 735 University Avenue, Sewanee, TN 37383-1000
How to apply
We haven’t verified this college’s deadlines and requirements yet. Check its admissions website.