The University of the South
Sewanee, TN · Private nonprofit · 1,607 undergrads (small, rural) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $10,485 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $10,704 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $17,746 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $22,563 |
| Over $110,000 | $38,762 |
| All incomes (average) | $27,872 |
Sticker tuition: $56,120 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 57%
- Average SAT
- 1344
- Median ACT
- 29
- Students with Pell grants
- 16%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 80%
- Freshman retention
- 89%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $64,911
- Median debt at graduation
- $22,855
- International undergrads
- 72 (4.5%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Social Sciences25%
Biology & Life Sciences15%
English & Literature9%
Psychology7%
Business7%
Environmental Studies6%
Visual & Performing Arts6%
History4%
Computer Science3%
Physics & Chemistry3%
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