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Location & Contact
Address
735 University Avenue
Sewanee, TN 37383
United States
Sewanee, TN 37383
United States
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
5,018
Applied
2,554
Accepted
1,615
Enrolled
Female Admissions
2,601
Females Applied
1,472
Females Accepted
57%
Male Admissions
2,365
Males Applied
1,057
Males Accepted
45%
Applying
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | February 1st | March 1st | No |
| Early decision plan | November 15th | December 1st | No |
| Other early decision plan | December 1st | January 31st | No |
| Transfer | June 1st | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
 | 75th %
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 657 | 620 | 700 | |
| SAT Math | 620 | 590 | 680 | |
| ACT Composite | 29 | 27 | 31 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
55,822
Private
Fees
298
Full-time student fees
16,028
Room & board
8,306
Room only
Financial Aid
49,972
Avg. Financial Aid Package
49,729
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
60,411
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,865
Avg. Loan Aid
24,867
Avg. Grant Aid
43,500
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
93%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
34%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,615
Total Undergrad students
4%
International Students
77%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 6.45% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3.94% |
| White or Caucasian | 80.91% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.19% |
| Asian | 0.88% |
| Two or more races | 2.63% |
| Other | 0.5% |
Gender
Male (46.56%)
Female (52.94%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| 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, Sewanee Health Professions Society and Sewanee Forestry Club
Sewanee Outing Program, Office of Civic Engagement, Organization for Cross Cultural Understanding, Sewanee Health Professions Society and Sewanee Forestry Club
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | | Division 3 | No |
| Basketball | | Division 3 | No |
| Cheerleading | No | No | No |
| Crew | No | | No |
| Cross-country Running | | Division 3 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | No | Division 3 | No |
| Fencing | No | | No |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | | Division 3 | No |
| Golf | | Division 3 | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | | No |
| Lacrosse | | Division 3 | No |
| Rugby | No | | No |
| Soccer | | Division 3 | No |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Squash | No | | No |
| Swimming And Diving | | Division 3 | No |
| Table Tennis | | No | No |
| Tennis | | Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | | Division 3 | No |
| Volleyball | No | No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | | Division 3 | No |
| Cheerleading | No | Division 3 | No |
| Crew | No | | No |
| Cross-country Running | | Division 3 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | No | Division 3 | No |
| Fencing | No | | No |
| Field Hockey | | Division 3 | No |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | | Division 3 | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | | No |
| Lacrosse | | Division 3 | No |
| Rugby | No | | No |
| Soccer | | Division 3 | No |
| Softball | | Division 3 | No |
| Squash | No | | No |
| Swimming And Diving | | Division 3 | No |
| Table Tennis | | No | No |
| Tennis | | Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | | Division 3 | No |
| Volleyball | | Division 3 | No |
Faculty
231
Total Faculty
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 180
Part-time - 51
Male - 135
Female - 96
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