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The University of the South

Sewanee, Tennessee · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$53,456

Acceptance Rate

51%

Graduation Rate

82%

Annual Tuition

$53,698

At a Glance

Total Students

1,598

Retention Rate

89%

Faculty Ratio

9

Financial Aid

30%

Median Debt

$22,855

Campus Setting

Rural

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

The University of the South is a private, non-profit institution with a student body of 1,598. The university has a 50.9% acceptance rate and an 81.9% graduation rate. The retention rate is 88.5%. The cost of in-state tuition is $53,698.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $34,203. Five years after graduation, alumni earn a median of $53,456, and ten years after graduation, alumni earn a median of $64,911. The median debt for graduates is $22,855, and 30.1% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$34k

1 YEAR

$53k

5 YEARS

$65k

10 YEARS

Top 25% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, University of the South alumni earn a median salary of $34,203. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $53,456. Ten years after graduation, the median salary is $64,911. The median debt for graduates is $22,855.

The University of the South has a student body of 1,598 students. The school has an acceptance rate of 50.9% and a graduation rate of 81.9%. The retention rate is 88.5%. The in-state tuition is $53,698, and 30.1% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

Sewanee, Tennessee

Sewanee, TN 37383-1000

The University of the South is located in Sewanee, Tennessee. The campus is in a rural setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The University of the South has an acceptance rate of 50.9%.