The University of the South — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

50.9%

Acceptance Rate

1,598

Undergrads

$27,498

Net Price / Year

82.4%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About The University of the South

The University of the South is a private non-profit 4-year institution located in Sewanee, TN. The school enrolls approximately 1,724 students. With an acceptance rate of 50.9%, it admits most applicants.

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Enrollment

Total Students 1,724

Men 818

Women 906

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 14.9%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 89%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

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Admissions Data

50.9%

Acceptance Rate

4,703

Applications

478

Enrolled

Test Score Ranges (25th–75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing

640

710

SAT Math

620

680

ACT Composite

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	4,703	2,676	478	56.9%
2022	4,578	2,395	416	52.3%
2020	4,191	2,350	490	56.1%
2018	3,465	2,258	477	65.2%
2016	4,423	1,930	514	43.6%

Costs & Financial Aid

$27,498

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

14.9%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

82.4%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

34 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Economics.	62	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	49	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	41	N/A	N/A
International/Global Studies.	38	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	37	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	32	N/A	N/A
History.	29	N/A	N/A
Theological and Ministerial Studies.	26	N/A	N/A
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.	23	N/A	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.	16	N/A	N/A
Mathematics.	13	N/A	N/A
Sustainability Studies.	13	N/A	N/A
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.	13	N/A	N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.	12	N/A	N/A
Computer Science.	10	N/A	N/A
Theological and Ministerial Studies.	9	N/A	N/A
Religion/Religious Studies.	9	N/A	N/A
Music.	9	N/A	N/A
Anthropology.	8	N/A	N/A
Chemistry.	8	N/A	N/A
Physics.	8	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	7	N/A	N/A
Philosophy.	7	N/A	N/A
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.	6	N/A	N/A
Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.	6	N/A	N/A
Forestry.	5	N/A	N/A
Neurobiology and Neurosciences.	5	N/A	N/A
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.	4	N/A	N/A
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.	4	N/A	N/A
Area Studies.	4	N/A	N/A
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.	4	N/A	N/A
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.	4	N/A	N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.	2	N/A	N/A
Theological and Ministerial Studies.	2	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$5,981,444

Total Athletics Expenses

$5,981,444

Total Athletics Revenue

535

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Football	Men	76	$989,998	$989,998	N/A
Lacrosse	Coed	83	$651,619	$651,619	N/A
Soccer	Coed	68	$557,731	$557,731	N/A
Basketball	Coed	26	$509,800	$509,800	N/A
Tennis	Coed	34	$363,736	$363,736	N/A
Swimming and Diving (combined)	Coed	34	$314,472	$314,472	N/A
Field Hockey	Women	17	$306,249	$306,249	N/A
Baseball	Men	46	$302,750	$302,750	N/A
Volleyball	Women	19	$253,537	$253,537	N/A
Softball	Women	19	$227,721	$227,721	N/A
Golf	Coed	28	$148,835	$148,835	N/A
Track and Field (Outdoor)	Coed	50	$116,775	$116,775	N/A
Cross Country	Coed	30	$77,562	$77,562	N/A
Equestrian	Women	23	$67,181	$67,181	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Burglary	23
Rape	9
Fondling	6
Motor Vehicle Theft	3
Aggravated Assault	1