Overview
Enrollment
| 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 |
Sewanee: The University of the South occupies a 13,000-acre campus atop the Cumberland Plateau in southeastern Tennessee, approximately 90 minutes from both Nashville and Chattanooga. The Gothic-style campus, established in 1857 by Episcopal clergy, features native sandstone buildings and is known for its extensive system of protected forests and natural areas. This private liberal arts institution maintains selective admission standards and follows many traditional Oxford-Cambridge customs, including academic gowns worn by faculty and students who achieve academic distinction. While offering majors across the liberal arts and sciences, Sewanee has particular strength in English literature, environmental studies, and religious studies, supported by its School of Theology graduate program. Students are required to live on campus for all four years in residential colleges and historic dormitories, maintaining the university's emphasis on residential academic community.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Sewanee is rated within the top 17% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Sewanee The University of the South within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#82 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#75 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Colleges in Tennessee
#2 in Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
#105 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Value Colleges in Tennessee
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1236/1398 |
| ACT | 27/32 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $280 |
| Room and Board | $15,338 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,750 |
| Total One Year Cost | $71,986 |
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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Last updated February 24, 2025