The University of the South

Sewanee, TN · Private Nonprofit University · 1,724 undergraduates

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
56.9%
Applications
4,703
Enrolled
478
Yield Rate
17.9%
SAT Average
1330
ACT Midpoint
29

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$56,120
Out-of-State Tuition
$56,120
Average Net Price
$27,872

Average Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Under $30k
$10,970
Family Income $30k–$48k
$14,429
Family Income $48k–$75k
$18,421
Family Income $75k–$110k
$26,923
Family Income Over $110k
$37,122

Financial Aid

% Receiving Pell Grants
15.0%

Outcomes & Graduation

4-Year Graduation Rate
73.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
80.0%
First-Year Retention Rate
88.0%

Academics

STEM Graduates
11.4%
Major Concentration
Specialized
Annual Degree Completions
752

Top Fields of Study

  • Social Sciences: 79 graduates/year
  • Biological & Biomedical Sciences: 61 graduates/year
  • Psychology: 40 graduates/year
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies: 35 graduates/year
  • English Language & Literature: 34 graduates/year
  • History: 28 graduates/year

Competitiveness & Trends

Competitiveness Z-Score
-0.25
Application Trend
Stable demand
Application Momentum (3yr CAGR)
4.2% annual growth
Opportunity Score Percentile
58th percentile
Years of Data
11 years (IPEDS)

This school's selectivity is near its historical average.