Overview
Sewanee, The University of the South, is a 4-year liberal arts college in south central Tennessee. Operated by the dioceses of the Episcopal Church, Sewanee offers bachelor’s degrees in 36 academic majors. In addition, Swanee holds a partnership with Yale University allowing students to conduct research for a semester at the Ivy League institution in Connecticut. For musically inclined students, the Sewanee University Choir performs weekly at services in All Saints’ Chapel and holds numerous recitals throughout the year.
Acceptance Rate:
52%
Average Net Price:
$30,474
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.7
Average ACT Composite
30
Average SAT Composite
1278
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $53,704 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $53,704 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $15,338 |
| Books and Supplies | $1200 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
93%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
15%
Average Aid Per Year
$34,241
15%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$2,627
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$32,014
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
20%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4464
53%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$2,627
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$35,637,752
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$19,750,267
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
32%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,059
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$229
Students receiving federal loans
32%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,048
Average Other Loans Per Year
$1,782
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Protestant Episcopal
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
4578
Students Applied
70%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
22
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 15 | |
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | December 1 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | February 1 | |
| Other | January 15 |
Admitted Student Stats
35%
Submitting ACT
19%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 30
Average SAT Composite: 1278
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.7
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
1,704
Total Number of Undergrads
1,613
0
100
76%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
80%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Summer Sessions
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
43
Faculty Overview
0
100
86%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
44
Countries Represented
33
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
13%
Student Organizations
100
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
98%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
98%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Tigers
School Colors
purple and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Southern Athletic Association
Total Male Athletes
240
Total Female Athletes
172
Intramural Sports
14
Sports Club
10
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Equestrian
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Equestrian
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
The University of the South Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$51,700
Top 5 Cities
Nashville
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Washington
New York
Top 5 Employers
The University of the South
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
The Episcopal Church
Wells Fargo
Vanderbilt University
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Community and Social Services
Operations
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,000
Loan Default Rate
3%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$229
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