The University of the South
Sewanee, TN. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Sewanee, TN · Rural |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 1,607 |
| Acceptance rate | 57% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1233–1380 · 19% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 1210–1350 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 27–32 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 82% |
| First-year retention | 89% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 10:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $71,986 |
| Application fee | $0 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Decision: Nov 15, 2026
- Early Decision II: Jan 15, 2027
- Early Action: Dec 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Feb 1, 2027
Most popular majors: Social sciences, Biology, Psychology, English, Interdisciplinary.
University of the South campus map
On campus
duPont Library.
Around campus
- Coffee: Stirling’s Coffee Shop
- Parks: Shoup Park, Abbo's Alley, Fowler Sport and Fitness Center, Bruton-Guerry Tennis Center
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