
Sewanee, TN
Open Admissions
Graduation
The University of the South is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Sewanee, Tennessee. With an enrollment of approximately 1,598 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. With an acceptance rate of 51%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate stands at a strong 82%. Graduates earn a median salary of $64,911 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $27,498 per year.
Acceptance Rate
51%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
82%
Enrollment
1,598
Total students
Median Earnings
$64,911
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$53,698
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$53,698
Per year
Average Net Price
$27,498
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
1243–1398
25th–75th percentile
ACT Score Range
27 – 32
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1243
Median
1310
75th
1398
SAT Math
25th
603
Median
640
75th
688
ACT Composite
25th
27
Median
29
75th
32
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$109,992
10-Year Earnings
$649,110
ROI Multiple
5.9×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Graduation Rate
Above national average
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students