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The University of the South
Sewanee,
TN
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate52%
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About Sewanee
The University of the South is a private, religious university in the town of Sewanee, Tennessee. Sewanee was founded in 1857. The college currently enrolls around 1,704 students a year, including 1,613 undergrads.
Sewanee Acceptance Rate
It is very difficult to get into Sewanee. The acceptance rate at Sewanee is 52%. Out of 4,578 applications received in 2022, 2,395 students were offered admission.
| The University of the South Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 52% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 60% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 79% |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 79% |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 24% |
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The University of the South is located in Sewanee, Tennessee, near Chattanooga.
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College Info
Sewanee Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Feb 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Jun 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Sewanee is Feb 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Sewanee is Jun 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Sewanee SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1190 - 1358
Math SAT Range
570 - 668
Reading SAT Range
620 - 708
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1358 and Above
Good
1190 to 1358
Avg
1190 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Sewanee students is 1277. Applicants with SAT scores of 1358 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Sewanee, while applicants with SAT scores between 1190 to 1358 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1190 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Sewanee.
Sewanee Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$69,042
In State$69,042
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$53,418
$53,418
Fees
$286
$286
Housing
$15,338
$15,338
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Sewanee is like? There are approximately 1,704 students enrolled at Sewanee, including 1,613 undergraduate students and 91 graduate students. 99% percent of students attend school full-time, 21% percent are from TN and 79% percent of students are from other states.
99%
Full Time1%
Part Time21%
In State79%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
1,704
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
52%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Feb 1
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