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The University of the South

Sewanee, Tennessee · Private Non-Profit · Founded N/A

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$53,456

Acceptance Rate

51%

Graduation Rate

82%

Annual Tuition

$53,698

At a Glance

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Total Students

1,598

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Retention Rate

89%

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Faculty Ratio

9

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Financial Aid

30%

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Median Debt

$22,855

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Campus Setting

Rural

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Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

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Founded

N/A

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Institution Overview

The University of the South is a private, non-profit institution with a student body of 1,598. The university 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.

Graduates' earnings one year after graduation are $34,203, increasing to $53,456 after five years and $64,911 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $22,855.

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, Sewanee 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, Sewanee has a student body of 1,598 students and an acceptance rate of 50.9%. The graduation rate is 81.9%, and 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

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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 51%.