The University of the South

Sewanee, TN • private • III | Southern Athletic Association

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Rural

Student Population

Undergrad: 1,755 • Total: 1,905

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

735 University Avenue
Sewanee, TN
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Website

www.sewanee.edu/

Region

Southeast

Carnegie Classification

Carnegie Code: 31

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 805 (45.9%) • Female: 950 (54.1%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	16	0.9%
Black/African American	66	3.8%
Hispanic/Latino	114	6.5%
White	1,416	80.7%
Two or More Races	49	2.8%
International	74	4.2%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

50.9%

2,554 admitted from 5,018 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

Test Flexible

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 633-710
Math: 603-688
Total: 1236-1398

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

27-32

Application Types Offered

RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$80

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

RD:	11/26/2025

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

82.4%

4-Year Graduation Rate

74.1%

Freshman Retention Rate

88.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

9.6:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$72,350

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $55,822

Room & Board

$16,028

Books & Supplies

$500

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$10,485
$30,001-48,000	$10,704
$48,001-75,000	$17,746
$75,001-110,000	$22,563
$110,001+	$38,762

Students Receiving Pell Grants

95%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$33,616

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

III

Conference

Southern Athletic Association

Men's Sports (10)

Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Lacrosse Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field (Outdoor)

Women's Sports (12)

Basketball Cross Country Equestrian Field Hockey Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis

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