The University of the SouthSchool Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Sewanee, TN

This school is more affordable than other schools.

Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.

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$46,472

Avg tuition

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About The University of the South

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Protestant Episcopal  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

The University of the South is a small private university located on a rural campus in Sewanee, Tennessee. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,768, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 67%. The university offers 40 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 79%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $46,472.

Admissions Breakdown

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

Acceptance Rate Insight

67% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

SAT & ACT

Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.

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SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1150-1340

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 25-30

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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2k

Students Enrolled

Information not available

Online Student Enrollment

10:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

On-campus
International Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

82%

Hispanic

5%

Black

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

4%

Two or more races

3%

Asian

1%

Unknown

Information not available

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Information not available

Female student population

51%

Socio-economic diversity

14% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Financial Breakdown

On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.

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Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

14%

State Grant Aid

21%

Institution Grant Aid

98%

Pell Grant

14%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,986
State Grant Aid $4,290
Institution Grant Aid $24,270
Pell Grant Aid $4,579

Financial Outlook

$38k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

$24k

Average student debt after graduation

Resource

Understanding Grants & Scholarships
Resource

Financial Aid Overview

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.