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 |
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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 3,545 prospective students applied, and 2,365 were granted admission. Of those admitted 438 enrolled in the school. 1,744 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 41 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $46,200 plus fees of $272. Sewanee is ranked 95 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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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 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#95 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#80 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Colleges in Tennessee
#2 in Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
#241 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Value Colleges in Tennessee
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1150/1340 |
| ACT | 25/30 |
| GPA | 3.6 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $272 |
| Room and Board | $13,268 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,750 |
| Total One Year Cost | $62,690 |
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.
Current students may use the Sewanee The University of the South GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.