The University of the South
tuition & fees
$56,120
graduate tuition & fees
$19,280
acceptance rate
57%
Student Population
1,724
online students
10
Number of Programs
47
Financial Aid Amount
$37,180
SAT Scores
1,330
Graduation Rate
80%
The University of the South is a Private, 4 years college located in Sewanee, Tennessee. Sewanee ranked 99th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 12nd in Tennessee Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 1,724 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. It is a Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree- professional practice. Sewanee's acceptance rate is 56.90% last year (undergraduate school).
The University of the South is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of The University of the South and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 735 University Avenue, Sewanee, TN 37383-1000 |
| Phone | 931-598-1000 |
| WEB | www.sewanee.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | new.sewanee.edu/admission-aid/ |
| Financial Aid | new.sewanee.edu/admission-aid/cost-financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://collegepricecalculator.com/sewanee |
| Disability Service | new.sewanee.edu/offices/the-college-of-arts-sciences-offices/student-life/dean-of-students-office/student-accessibility-services/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree- professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of The University of the South is 56.90% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 17.86%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 56.90 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 17.86 % |
Tuition & Fees
Sewanee's 2025 tuition & fees is $56,120 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.50% compared to the last year's rate ($53,704).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $19,280. The graduate tuition increased by 2.94% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $56,120 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $19,280 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 1,724 students have enrolled at Sewanee (2024-2025). Among them, 10 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Sewanee has 1,644 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 80 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 1,724 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 1,644 |
| Graduate Students | 80 |
| Online Enrollment | 10 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Sewanee offers 47 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Sewanee
| Number of programs | 47 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✗ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✗ |