Universities/TN/The University of the South

The University of the South

Sewanee, TN · Private Nonprofit · 1,607 students

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$65k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
57%Acceptance Rate
80%Graduation Rate
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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)79.8%
Students who graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rate (4 years)73.3%
Students who graduate on time
First-Year Retention Rate88.9%
Students who return for sophomore year
First-Generation Students13.2%
Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

1344
Average SAT Score
Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)
800 (min)1600 (max)
29
ACT Midpoint Score
Middle 50% of admitted students (out of 36)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Social Sciences22.9%
Biological Sciences13.0%
Psychology11.7%
Business & Marketing5.0%
History3.0%
Mathematics3.0%
Computer Science1.8%

Faculty & Resources

$10k
Average Faculty Salary/Year
$23k
Instructional Spend per Student
$500M
Total Endowment

The University of the South — Academics

The University of the South has a graduation rate of 79.8%, which is above the national average and reflects strong academic support and student outcomes.

The first-year retention rate is 88.9%, meaning the vast majority of students return for their sophomore year — a strong indicator of student satisfaction.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 1344, and the ACT midpoint is 29. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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