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Sewanee The University of the South

Sewanee, Tennessee

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Overview

Student Population
1,820
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Location Sewanee, Tennessee
Online sewanee.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Rural
Religious Affiliation Protestant Episcopal
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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

9/10
Overall
9/10
Academics
9/10
Resources
8/10
Outcomes
8/10
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

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards
Very High
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SAT 1200/1390
ACT 26/31
Applications Accepted
60.3% 
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Applications Due Feb 1, 2023
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition
$49,146
Costs for Sewanee The University of the South
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

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years
$49,800 per year
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
86% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Sewanee The University of the South students
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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