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The University of the South Science & Tech Programs

The University of the South is a private not-for-profit institution located in Sewanee, TN. A Distant Rural Area offers tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

The University of the South Rankings

The University of the South is featured in these rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#12 of 95	State — Tennessee
Overall Quality	#87 of 1,106	Region — Southeast

Where Is The University of the South?

Contact information for The University of the South are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	735 University Avenue, Sewanee, TN 37383-1000
Phone:	9315981000
Website:	www.sewanee.edu/
Admissions:	new.sewanee.edu/admission-aid/
Financial Aid:	new.sewanee.edu/admission-aid/cost-financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into The University of the South?

The University of the South is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for The University of the South

Here’s what The University of the South considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into The University of the South?

The University of the South maintains an acceptance rate of 57%, which makes it fairly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 18% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

17% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 37% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at The University of the South, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 640 and 710. Math scores were between 620 and 680.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1260 to 1390. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at The University of the South ranged between 27 and 31.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at The University of the South vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	2,212	1,151	52%
Women	2,439	1,489	61%

Can I Afford The University of the South?

The average net price after aid at The University of the South is $27,498. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$55,822
In-State Fees	$298
Out-of-State Tuition	$55,822
Out-of-State Fees	$298
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$56,120
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$56,120

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 28% of students at The University of the South receive some form of financial aid (449 students).

Nearly 96% of students at The University of the South receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $37,180 per student.

16% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,384.

Student Loan Debt

34% of The University of the South undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $5,985 per year.

The University of the South Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 162 students enrolled at The University of the South. The University of the South is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,598 undergraduate students at The University of the South, approximately 47% are male and 53% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of The University of the South undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	14
Black or African American	65
Hispanic	86
White	1,299
American Indian/Alaska Native	3
Two or More Races	47
Non-Resident	55

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at The University of the South break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Tennessee	116
Georgia	56
Texas	38
North Carolina	34
Alabama	32

Additionally, approximately 3.5% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

The University of the South Graduate Student Diversity

78 of The University of the South’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at The University of the South, approximately 61% are male and 39% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of The University of the South graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	6
Hispanic	1
White	57
Two or More Races	1
Non-Resident	7

Academic Programs at The University of the South

The University of the South offers 17 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

The University of the South maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.