The University of the South

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Sewanee, TN

$46,960

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 1,716, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 56%. The university offers 40 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 80%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $46,960.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

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.

56% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

87% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

80% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Considered (not required)

Letter of recommendation Required

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Implied no

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 25-30

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1160-1340

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

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

Learn more about how we determine school awards

2k

Students enrolled

84%

Online student enrollment

10:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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

Demographics

White

82%

Hispanic

6%

Black

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

4%

Two or more races

3%

Asian

1%

Unknown

0%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Information not available

Female student population

52%

Socio-economic diversity

15% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $46,960 $46,960
Graduate $17,963 $17,963

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,200
On-campus room and board $13,700
On-campus other expenses $1,750
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $13,700
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $1,750
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $1,750

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $63,610 $63,610
Off-campus without family $63,610 $63,610
Off-campus with family $49,910 $49,910

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

51%

State Grant Aid

17%

Institution Grant Aid

96%

Pell Grant

15%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $2,489
State Grant Aid $4,320
Institution Grant Aid $24,715
Pell Grant Aid $4,753

Financial Outlook

$24k

Average student debt after graduation

$38k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division III with football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Equestrian
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

BA

MA

DOC

2

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

3

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

4

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

5

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

BA

MA

DOC

6

History

BA

MA

DOC

7

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

8

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

9

Natural Resources And Conservation

BA

MA

DOC

10

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

11

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

12

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

13

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

14

Theology And Religious Vocations

BA

MA

DOC

15

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Resource

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. 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.