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Overview
The University of the South is a Comprehensive institution located in Sewanee, TN, in a small town setting.
Location & Contact
Address
735 University Avenue
Sewanee, TN 37383
United States
Sewanee, TN 37383
United States
Contact
Ms. Lisa Burns
Associate Dean of Admission
Email: admiss@sewanee.edu
Phone: 931-598-1238
Fax: 931-598-3248
Associate Dean of Admission
Email: admiss@sewanee.edu
Phone: 931-598-1238
Fax: 931-598-3248
Majors & Degrees
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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American/united States Studies/civilization |
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Area Studies, Other |
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Asian Studies/civilization |
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Women's Studies |
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Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Biochemistry |
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Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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Environmental Biology |
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Neuroscience |
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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Finance, General |
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Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer Science |
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English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
English Language And Literature, General |
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Ancient/classical Greek Language And Literature |
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Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General |
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French Language And Literature |
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German Language And Literature |
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Latin Language And Literature |
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Russian Language And Literature |
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Spanish Language And Literature |
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History | Associate | Bachelors |
History, General |
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Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Mathematics, General |
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
International/globalization Studies |
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Medieval And Renaissance Studies |
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Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
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Sustainability Studies |
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Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
Environmental Studies |
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Forest Sciences And Biology |
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Natural Resources/conservation, General |
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Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Philosophy |
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Religion/religious Studies |
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Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Chemistry, General |
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Geology/earth Science, General |
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Physics, General |
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Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Psychology, General |
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Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Anthropology, General |
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Economics, General |
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Political Science And Government, General |
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Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
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Fine/studio Arts, General |
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Music, General |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
3,545
Applied
2,365
Accepted
1,695
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,948
Females Applied
1,322
Females Accepted
68%
Male Admissions
1,597
Males Applied
1,043
Males Accepted
65%
Applying
0
Application Fee
Admission Requirements | |
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Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations |
Recommended |
Interview |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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Fall freshmen | February 1st | Not reported | |
Early decision plan | November 15th | December 15th | |
Other early decision plan | December 1st | Not reported | |
Transfer | April 1st | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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SAT Critical Reading | 625 | 580 | 680 | |
SAT Math | 613 | 570 | 660 | |
ACT Composite | 27 | 25 | 30 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
47,708
Private
Fees
272
Full-time student fees
13,700
Room & board
7,100
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
37,115
Avg. Financial Aid Package
35,079
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
35,660
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,545
Avg. Loan Aid
18,238
Avg. Grant Aid
30,501
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
83%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
33%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,695
Total Undergrad students
4%
International Students
79%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 5.27% |
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Black or African American | 4.07% |
White or Caucasian | 82.38% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.06% |
Asian | 1.32% |
Two or more races | 3.18% |
Gender
Male (48.85%)
Female (51.15%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
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College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | Yes |
Housing options |
Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 98% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Perpetual Motion (student dance performance), Sewaneroo Music Festival and Sewanee Monologues
Perpetual Motion (student dance performance), Sewaneroo Music Festival and Sewanee Monologues
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Sewanee Outing Program, Office of Civic Engagement, Organization for Cross Cultural Understanding, Alpha Phi Omega (APO) National Service Fraternity and Black Student Union
Sewanee Outing Program, Office of Civic Engagement, Organization for Cross Cultural Understanding, Alpha Phi Omega (APO) National Service Fraternity and Black Student Union
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
LiveSafe App
LiveSafe App
Athletics
Men's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Baseball | No | Division 3 | No |
Basketball | Division 3 | No | |
Cheerleading | No | No | No |
Crew | No | No | |
Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
Equestrian Sports | No | Division 3 | No |
Fencing | No | No | |
Field Hockey | No | No | No |
Football | Division 3 | No | |
Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
Ice Hockey | No | No | |
Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
Rugby | No | No | |
Soccer | Division 3 | No | |
Softball | No | No | No |
Squash | No | No | |
Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
Table Tennis | No | No | |
Tennis | No | Division 3 | No |
Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
Volleyball | No | No | No |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Baseball | No | No | No |
Basketball | Division 3 | No | |
Cheerleading | No | Division 3 | No |
Crew | No | No | |
Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
Equestrian Sports | No | Division 3 | No |
Fencing | No | No | |
Field Hockey | No | Division 3 | No |
Football | No | No | |
Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
Ice Hockey | No | No | |
Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
Rugby | No | No | |
Soccer | Division 3 | No | |
Softball | No | Division 3 | No |
Squash | No | No | |
Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
Table Tennis | No | No | |
Tennis | No | Division 3 | No |
Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
Volleyball | No | Division 3 | No |
Faculty
232
Total Faculty
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 173
Part-time - 59
Male - 128
Female - 104
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