The University of the South

Sewanee, TN

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Acceptance Rate

51%

Enrollment

1,598

Graduation Rate

82%

Student-Faculty Ratio

10:1

Median Earnings (10yr)

$64,911

Retention Rate

88%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)1236–1398

8001600

ACT Range (25th–75th)27–32

136

Test Policy: Test Optional

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Scale

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ACT

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Extracurriculars

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$53,698

Out-of-State Tuition

$53,698

Avg Net Price

$27,498

Room & Board

$15,338

Total COA

$68,704

Median Debt

$22,855

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000

$10,970

$30,001–48,000

$14,429

$48,001–75,000

$18,421

$75,001–110,000

$26,923

$110,001+

$37,122

Pell Grant Rate: 15%

Federal Loan Rate: 30%

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Family Income

Sticker Price$69,036

Estimated Net Price$27,498 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate

82%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$64,911

Retention Rate

88%

Median Debt

$22,855

Top Programs

Social Sciences

21.0%

Biology

16.2%

Psychology

10.6%

Interdisciplinary Studies

9.3%

English

9.0%

History

7.5%

Visual & Performing Arts

6.1%

Natural Resources

5.1%

Physical Sciences

4.3%

Business & Marketing

4.0%

Top Majors

Major	Graduates	Earnings (4yr)
Economics	62	$65,318
English Language and Literature, General	49	$38,995
Psychology, General	41	$45,835
International/Global Studies	38	$51,407
Political Science and Government	37	$65,002
Biology, General	32	—
History	29	$49,165
Natural Resources Conservation and Research	23	$53,237
Fine and Studio Arts	16	—
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics	13	—
Mathematics	13	—
Sustainability Studies	13	—
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology	12	—
Computer Science	10	—
Religion/Religious Studies	9	—