Overview
Student Population
| Location | Sewanee, Tennessee |
| Online | sewanee.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Rural |
| Religious Affiliation | Protestant Episcopal |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Sewanee, Tennessee, Sewanee The University of the South is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Protestant Episcopal faith. In the most recent statistical year 4,162 prospective students applied, and 2,508 were granted admission. Of those admitted 474 enrolled in the school. 1,791 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 29 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $49,146 plus fees of $272. Sewanee is ranked 90 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Sewanee is rated within the top 20% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Sewanee The University of the South within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#90 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#77 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Colleges in Tennessee
#2 in Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
#234 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Value Colleges in Tennessee
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1200/1390 |
| ACT | 26/31 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $272 |
| Room and Board | $14,112 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,750 |
| Total One Year Cost | $66,480 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 17% |
| English and Literature | 14% |
| Psychology | 11% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 11% |
| General Studies | 10% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=221519 IPEDS survey data for Sewanee The University of the South.
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