Sewanee: The University of the South
Welcome to Sewanee: The University of the South, home of one of the nation's top liberal arts colleges, a School of Letters, and a seminary of the Episcopal Church.Known simply as "Sewanee" by its students, faculty, staff and friends, the University offers an unmatched educational experience. The University remains purposefully small and dedicated to building a sense of community. The University has had 26 Rhodes Scholars--a number that puts Sewanee in the top four nationally among American liberal arts colleges--as well as 26 NCAA Postgraduate Fellows, 36 Watson Fellows, and dozens of Fulbright Scholars, and has an acceptance rate to graduate and professional schools that far outpaces its peers. Sewanee offers 36 majors, 27 minors, and 15 special programs, along with pre-medicine, pre-nursing, pre-law, and pre-business. More than 40 percent of students participate in study-abroad programs, and a comprehensive endowed program that provides financial support for summer internships has greatly strengthened career development for undergraduates.
Admissions
of Applicants Admitted
GPA
3.6- 46% 3.75 or higher
- 14% 3.5–3.74
- 13% 3.25–3.49
- 15% 3.00–3.24
- 12% 2.5–2.99
Admitted Freshmen Ranked
- 50% in Top 10% in H.S. Class
- 77% in Top 25% in H.S. Class
- 92% in Top 50% in H.S. Class
- December 01, 2010
- November 15, 2010
- February 01, 2011
SAT Not Required
Test Score Ranges
25th percentile to 75th percentile- 1180–1340 SAT Total
- 570–690 SAT Reading
- 580–670 SAT Math
- 560–670 SAT Writing
- 26–30 ACT Composite
- 25–32 ACT English
- 24–29 ACT Math
TOEFL Required for intl students
Cost
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
- $32,292
- $32,292
- $9,226
- $800
Will I Like It
number of undergraduates
- Private Non-Profit
- Rural
- Episcopal
- 10 to 1 Student to Faculty Ratio
- 52% Women
- 85% returned for Second Year
- 76% of students are from Out of State
Famous Alumni
Areas of Study
Business & Economics
Economics
Engineering
Computer Science
Humanities
Art History, English Language & Literature, History
Performing Arts
Drama & Theatre
Philosophy & Religion
Ministry, Philosophy
Politics & Law
Political Science & Government
Science & Math
Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science
Social Sciences
Anthropology, Area & Cultural Studies, Psychology
Extra Curriculars
Long Description
The University of the South, founded in 1857, is a church-affiliated, liberal arts university. Its 10,000-acre campus is located in Sewanee, 45 miles from Chattanooga.
Mailing Address
735 University AvenueSewanee, TN 37383-1000
