University of the South: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1780 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #503 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #454 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #10 of 56 | In Tennessee |
| #450 of 1,008 | For Occupational Safety and Health |
| Top50% | For 33 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Protestant Episcopal
- Acceptance rate
- 60%
- Undergraduates
- 1,735
- Graduates
- 85
- Male:Female Ratio
- 47:53
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- new.sewanee.edu
University of the South Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of the South has an acceptance rate of 60% and is among the top 21% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 60% | 56% | 64% |
| Applicants | 4,162 | 1,955 | 2,207 |
| Admissions | 2,508 | 1,092 | 1,416 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 474 | 223 | 251 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
116 or 25%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1200
or below
75% of them
had 1390
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of the South are 1200-1390 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
234 or 49%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 26
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of the South are 26-31 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1501 (82%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 95 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 71 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 67 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 61 (3%) |
| Asian | 20 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 4 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend University of the South is $29,626 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $10,474 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $12,758 |
| $48-75K | $16,685 |
| $75-110K | $20,066 |
| $110K+ | $37,849 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $49,146 | $17,963 |
| Tuition in-state | $49,146 | $17,963 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $49,146 | $17,963 |
| Fee in-district | $272 | $280 |
| Fee in-state | $272 | $280 |
| Fee out-of-state | $272 | $280 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,800 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,112 |
| Room charge | $7,314 |
| Meal charge | $6,798 |
University of the South majors
University of the South has granted 386 bachelor's degrees across 32 programs, 33 master's across 4 programs, and 3 doctorate degrees in Divinity/Ministry. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of the South.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics, General | 52 | ||
| Psychology, General | 50 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 42 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 36 | 2 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 36 | ||
| History, General | 28 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 24 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 14 | 3 | |
| Natural Resources & Conservation, General | 16 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 12 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 8 | ||
| Biochemistry | 7 | ||
| Forest Sciences and Biology | 7 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 6 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 6 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 6 | ||
| Music, General | 6 | ||
| Neuroscience | 6 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 6 | ||
| Creative Writing | 5 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 5 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 5 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 5 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 4 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 2 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 2 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | ||
| Russian Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Women's Studies | 2 | ||
| Computer Science | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 386 | 33 | 3 |
University of the South has a graduation rate of 80%, which is among the 12% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 80% | 78% | 82% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of the South has published 2,381 scientific papers with 39,073 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Medicine, Chemistry, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Ecology, and Genetics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 27 | 201 |
| 1991 | 35 | 226 |
| 1992 | 29 | 273 |
| 1993 | 47 | 285 |
| 1994 | 43 | 292 |
| 1995 | 29 | 363 |
| 1996 | 42 | 329 |
| 1997 | 33 | 365 |
| 1998 | 38 | 417 |
| 1999 | 35 | 367 |
| 2000 | 21 | 383 |
| 2001 | 13 | 408 |
| 2002 | 22 | 422 |
| 2003 | 21 | 501 |
| 2004 | 41 | 501 |
| 2005 | 32 | 515 |
| 2006 | 31 | 563 |
| 2007 | 33 | 573 |
| 2008 | 46 | 635 |
| 2009 | 62 | 635 |
| 2010 | 46 | 728 |
| 2011 | 70 | 818 |
| 2012 | 71 | 944 |
| 2013 | 97 | 1080 |
| 2014 | 86 | 1418 |
| 2015 | 89 | 1596 |
| 2016 | 137 | 1764 |
| 2017 | 135 | 2005 |
| 2018 | 121 | 2251 |
| 2019 | 153 | 2779 |
| 2020 | 141 | 3758 |
| 2021 | 139 | 4547 |
| 2022 | 89 | 3830 |
University of the South alumni
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Anson Mount
- Occupations
- film produceractorfilm actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Anson Adams Mount IV is an American actor. He is known for his television roles as Cullen Bohannon in the AMC western drama series Hell on Wheels, as Jim Steele on the NBC series Conviction (2006), as the Marvel Comics superhero Black Bolt in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise (appearing in Inhumans and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness), and as Captain Christopher "Chris" Pike in the Star Trek television series Discovery, Short Treks (2019), and Strange New Worlds (2022–present). He also starred opposite Britney Spears in the coming-of-age film Crossroads (2002). He is a member of the board of directors of METI (Messaging Extraterrestrial Intelligence).
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Jon Meacham
- Occupations
- editor-in-chiefeditorjournalisthistorianbiographer
- Biography
-
Jon Ellis Meacham is an American writer, reviewer, historian and presidential biographer who is serving as the Canon Historian of the Washington National Cathedral since November 7, 2021. A former executive editor and executive vice president at Random House, he is a contributing writer to The New York Times Book Review, a contributing editor to Time magazine, and a former editor-in-chief of Newsweek. He is the author of several books. He won the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography for American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House. He holds the Carolyn T. and Robert M. Rogers Endowed Chair in American Presidency at Vanderbilt University.
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Howard Baker
- Occupations
- lawyerpoliticiandiplomat
- Biography
-
Howard Henry Baker Jr. was an American politician, diplomat and photographer who served as a United States Senator from Tennessee from 1967 to 1985. During his tenure, he rose to the rank of Senate Minority Leader and then Senate Majority Leader. A member of the Republican Party, Baker was the first Republican to be elected to the US Senate in Tennessee since the Reconstruction era.
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Edmund Kirby Smith
- Occupations
- botanistmilitary officer
- Biography
-
General Edmund Kirby Smith was a senior officer of the Confederate States Army who commanded the Trans-Mississippi Department (comprising Arkansas, Missouri, Texas, western Louisiana, Arizona Territory and the Indian Territory) from 1863 to 1865. Before the American Civil War, Smith served as an officer of the United States Army.
General info
| Alternative names | The University of the South University of the South Sewanee |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1857 |
| Motto | Ecce quam bonum et quam iucundum habitare fratres in unum (Psalm 133) Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity |
| Colors | purple, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 721 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 735 University Avenue Sewanee, Tennessee, 37383-1000 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 3,000 |
| Phone | 9315981000 |