The University of the South Admission
Acceptance Rate
52.32%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
17.37%
Freshmen Enrollment
416
SAT Scores
1,315
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 4,578 students have applied and 2,395 students have allowed to admit to The University of the South (Acceptance rate: 52.32%). Sewanee's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 17.37 % where 416 students have finally enrolled out of 2,395 admitted students.
Sewanee acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee.
Sewanee enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee.
How to Apply to The University of the South
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Sewanee.
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Sewanee and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at The University of the South is 1,315 and the average ACT score is 30. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| The University of the South | 1,315 | 30 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee | 1,121 | 68 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At The University of the South, 78 students submitted SAT scores (19% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,315 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 643 | 680 | 710 |
| Mathematics | 590 | 635 | 670 |
| Total | 1,233 | 1,315 | 1,380 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At The University of the South, 145 students submitted ACT scores (35% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 30 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 27 | 30 | 32 |
| English | 28 | 33 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 27 | 29 |
Sewanee Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to The University of the South. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |