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The University of the South

Sewanee, TN 4 year Private
Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Rural: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,800
Religious affiliation Protestant
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
Acceptance rate 60%
Students retention rate 90%
On-time graduation rate 80%

Located in Sewanee, Tennessee, The University of the South is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The University of the South is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, The University of the South emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The University of the South boasts an impressive student retention rate of 90% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 70% and 74%, respectively.

  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing
  • Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

60.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$49,418

Cost of attendance at The University of the South in 2022 for students from Tennessee.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average $9,811
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$49,418

Cost of attendance at The University of the South in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average $20,464
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at The University of the South received on average $35,383 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$35,383
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 93 19% $5,136 $477,682
Other Federal Grant 270 55% $2,747 $741,599
State Grant/Scholarships 96 20% $4,909 $471,300
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 464 95% $32,845 $15,240,190
Total Grant & Scholarships 465 95% $35,383 $16,453,089

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of The University of the South students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of The University of the South students is 80.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 82.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 77.7%.

80.2%

  • asian 100.0% 6 students
  • African American 94.1% 16 students
  • white 79.5% 306 students
  • hispanic 73.5% 25 students
  • International Students 91.7% 11 students
  • Mixed Race 84.6% 11 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Southern Athletic Association
  • Baseball Southern Athletic Association
  • Basketball Southern Athletic Association
  • Track and Cross Country Southern Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

The University of the South provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

The University of the South offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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