The University of the South
Liberal arts college · Sewanee, TN · 1,607 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
57%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1260–1390
ACT (middle 50%)
27–31
Average net price
$31,931
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$74,398
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
79%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into The University of the South?
The University of the South accepts about 57 of every 100 applicants (57%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1260 and 1390 on the SAT. A score at or above 1390 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1260, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 27–31.
The latest federal data says The University of the South is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on The University of the South's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does The University of the South cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $74,398 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $31,931 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $58,226 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$58,226
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$58,226
- Room & board$16,628
- Total cost of attendance$74,398
- Average net price after grants$31,931
Popular majors
Social Sciences, Biology, English, Interdisciplinary Studies, Psychology.
The University of the South FAQ
- What is The University of the South's acceptance rate?
- 57% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for The University of the South?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1260–1390. Aim for 1390 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for The University of the South?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 27–31.
- Is The University of the South test-optional?
- The latest federal data says The University of the South is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on The University of the South's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does The University of the South cost?
- About $74,398 a year before aid; $31,931 on average after grants.
- What is The University of the South's FAFSA school code?
- 003534. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so The University of the South receives your information.
- What is The University of the South's graduation rate?
- 79% of students finish within six years.
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