The University of the South

Sewanee, TN • privateDIII | Southern Athletic Association
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Rural (Rural: Distant )
Student Population
Undergrad: 1,755 • Total: 1,905
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
735 University Avenue
Sewanee, TN
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Website
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)
$69,956
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $53,418
Room & Board
$1,200
Books & Supplies
$15,338
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $10,970
$30,001-48,000 $14,429
$48,001-75,000 $18,421
$75,001-110,000 $26,923
$110,001+ $37,122
Students Receiving Pell Grants
95%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$33,616

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
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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