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Private Non-Profit4-Yearsmall campus
The University of the South
Sewanee, TN
3.6Very Good
51%
Open Admissions
82%
Graduation
About The University of the South
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.
Key Statistics
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
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
27 – 32
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
603
Median
640
75th
688
200800
ACT Composite
25th
27
Median
29
75th
32
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$53,698/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$27,498/yr
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
Scholarships at The University of the South
Student Outcomes
82%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$65k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
1,598
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
