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The University of the South

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Rating

Private

Type

2,004

Students

$46,200

Tuition

67%

Acceptance

#205

Ranking

Distant Rural

Campus Setting

Sewanee, TN

735 University Avenue, Sewanee, TN 37383-1000

The University of the South is a small private liberal arts college located in Sewanee, TN ranked 205th in America. It has a total of 1,815 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting 66.71% of applicants. The University of the South offers 48 different majors and is best known for its Sustainability Studies, Global Studies, and American Studies programs (nationally ranked 12th, 30th, and 44th respectively). With an annual tuition of $46,200 per year, The University of the South is extremely pricey. 71.68% of students graduate beginning the next chapter of their lives, working. Open graduating, alumni go on to generate about $45,500 per year, which is 10% over the national median.
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Cost

$46,472
Above Average

The University of the South

$46,472

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$62,690

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$38,069

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

67%Acceptance
Less Selective

The University of the South

67%

National

69%
Sat

1150 - 1340

40% of students submit

Admissions Yield

19%

ACT

23 - 28

61% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Considered but not required

Application Fee

$0

Students

1,815Undergrads
Very Small Student Population

Full-Time

100%

Part-Time

0%
Male

48%

In-state

83%

Female

52%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

0%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
13% Economics, General11% Psychology, General9% English Language and Literature, General67% Others

13% Economics, General

11% Psychology, General

9% English Language and Literature, General

67% Others

Economics, General

13%

61 Graduates

Psychology, General

11%

50 Graduates

English Language and Literature, General

9%

44 Graduates

Political Science and Government, General

9%

41 Graduates

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

7%

33 Graduates

History, General

6%

30 Graduates

International/Global Studies

6%

26 Graduates

Divinity/Ministry

4%

19 Graduates

Natural Resources/Conservation, General

4%

19 Graduates

Academics

A-
Professors
StudentsProfessors10:110:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

10

Number of Library Books

522,116

Academic Spend per Student

$19,830

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

88%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$35,200/Year

The University of the South

$35,200

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$35,200

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

0%

Median Earnings

$45,500

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

71%