The University of the South

Sewanee, TN
735 University Avenue, Sewanee, TN 37383-1000
931-598-1000

The University of the South, also known as Sewanee, is a private university located in Sewanee, Tennessee. It is owned by 28 southern dioceses of the Episcopal Church. The university's school colors are purple and gold, and its sports teams are known as the Tigers. The university was founded in 1857 by bishops of the Episcopal Church as a seminary to train clergy for the church. It now comprises a college of liberal arts and sciences, a school of theology, and a school of medicine. The university's campus is located on 13,000 acres of land atop the Cumberland Plateau, and its buildings are constructed in the Gothic style. The university is known for its rigorous academic programs, its beautiful campus, and its commitment to service and leadership.



Quick Facts

Enrollment: 1800

Acceptance Rate: 56.07%

Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above

Main Website: https://www.sewanee.edu/

Financial Aid: https://new.sewanee.edu/admission-aid/cost-financial-aid/

Annual Costs

Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $63882

Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $63882

Return on Investment Rating

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The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at The University of the South is $235523.23. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.

We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at The University of the South. For graduates of The University of the South, we saw an average early-career income of $57100.00 and mid-career income of $114200.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.