Sewanee - The University of the South
- 4 Year
- SEWANEE, TN
CollegeGrad School
Sewanee - The University of the South
- grade B+Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- SEWANEE, TN
- Rating 3.73 out of 5 462 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A minus
- Valuegrade B+
- Diversitygrade B+
- Campusgrade B minus
- Athleticsgrade C+
- Party Scenegrade B+
- Professorsgrade A
- Locationgrade C+
- Dormsgrade C minus
- Campus Foodgrade C+
- Student Lifegrade B
- Safetygrade C+
About
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Southern Athletic Association
From Sewanee - The University of the South
The University of the South, familiarly known as Sewanee, was founded in 1857 and comprises a nationally recognized College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, a distinguished School of Theology, and a School of Letters. Located on Tennessee's Cumberland Plateau on 13,000 acres used both as outdoor laboratory and for recreation, Sewanee enrolls 1,700 undergraduates. The university remains purposefully small and dedicated to building a sense of community. The result of such individualized education is clear: Sewanee has produced 27 Rhodes Scholars, 53 Watson Fellows, and dozens of Fulbright Scholars.
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Admissions
Application Deadline
February 1
Acceptance Rate
52%
SAT Range
1200-1380
ACT Range
27-32
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes
Will You Get In?
Will You Get Into Sewanee?
Test Scores and High School GPA for Sewanee - The University of the South
See Other CollegesCost
Net Price
$33,061 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$34,241 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
98%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
9:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
94%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 36 responses65%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 40 responses40%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 40 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Economics49 Graduates
- Psychology44 Graduates
- Biology41 Graduates
- Political Science and Government40 Graduates
- Literature36 Graduates
- History27 Graduates
- International Studies23 Graduates
- Natural Resources Conservation and Management19 Graduates
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology15 Graduates
- Finance12 Graduates
Environment and Sustainability
A new climate reality is here and everyone, from small non-profits to global wealth management firms, is noticing. Drawing from our 13,000-acre campus and a liberal arts curriculum, students explore sustainability from a range of perspectives. Policy, science, economics, and more are all involved to enable them to shape a more sustainable future everywhere from in the field to in the boardroom.
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,590 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
23
Undergrads Over 25
0%
Pell Grant
12%
Varsity Athletes
30%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
100%
Poll
68%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big. 41 responsesPoll
80%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 45 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$45,500 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
81%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%86%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 22 responsesSewanee - The University of the South Reviews
Rating 3.73 out of 5 462 reviews
If you are interested in Sewanee for the right reasons, then it gets five stars. The campus is gorgeous, but it's located on the plateau. It's not a big city university but Chattanooga and Nashville are close by. You get to know everyone including your professors. If you want to have your professors, ask you why you didn't show up for classes and you want all your professors to know who you are then you are in the right place. Professors here love to teach and get you involved. There are tons of things to do, just get involved and it's easy to get involved. It does have one main dining hall and a few smaller food venues. The food selection and commitment of the food service staff is superb. Housing does have its ups and downs; improvements are in progress. Sports are division III so join a team or just play for fun. Students support all the Sewanee teams. Travel abroad is highly recommended. Sewanee is a hidden gem for those who want to be there.
I loved my experience at the University of the South. The community, academics, professor, and campus life were all incredible. The location was very isolated with not much to offer from the surrounding community. That being said, the campus is one of the most beautiful I’ve seen encompassed busy forest, trails, caves, lakes, and beautiful historic buildings.
Sewanee is a very small private community, so if you're looking for a campus where you'll have individual attention from your professors, you've come to the right place. The academics are rigorous, but the professors want to help you succeed. Also if you wish to live on campus, students have compared the building structure to "the American Hogwarts", so even if there's no magic, the secluded location, the surrounding nature, and the buildings will make it seem so. Food is free at the dining hall and students are given an $150 stipend each semester to pay for food from other eateries on campus. If you wish to participate in college party life, you're covered there as well. The school is known as a "party school", but if you'd rather not participate, there's little to no pressure. That being said, the school has faced issues of diversity and inclusion due to its history and more recent incidents. It could also work on supporting students who face harassment but works to improve.