Sewanee, TN
The University of the South is a private small school in Sewanee, TN, enrolling about 1,607 undergraduates. Admissions are moderately selective here -- roughly 57% of applicants get in. Social Sciences graduates, especially in Economics, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $87,762/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Decision I: Nov 15, 2026
- Early Action: Dec 1, 2026
- Early Decision II: Jan 15, 2027
- Regular Decision: Feb 1, 2027
Confirm on The University of the South's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against The University of the South's numbers?
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From The University of the South's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does The University of the South look for in applicants?
Per The University of the South's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, recommendations as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is The University of the South's acceptance rate?
The University of the South in Sewanee, TN admits approximately 57% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for The University of the South?
Admitted students at The University of the South typically score between 1260–1390 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for The University of the South?
Admitted students at The University of the South typically score between 27–31 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does The University of the South cost?
The University of the South's total cost of attendance is reported at $71,986 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for The University of the South?
The University of the South's deadlines are Early Decision I Nov 15, 2026; Early Action Dec 1, 2026; Early Decision II Jan 15, 2027; Regular Decision Feb 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does The University of the South require students to live on campus?
No -- The University of the South doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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