At a glance
Average net price
$27,872
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
79.8%
Admission rate
57%
Undergrad size
1,607
In-state tuition
$56,120
Out-of-state tuition
$56,120
Cost of attendance
$71,986
Median earnings (10y)
$64,911
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,344
- ACT midpoint
- 29
- Retention
- 88.9%
- Locale
- Rural
Programs breakdown
15 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (36%), humanities & arts (35%), stem (24%).
- STEM24%
- Business5%
- Humanities & arts35%
- Social sciences36%
- Social sciences22.9%~369 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Biological sciences13.0%~208 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Interdisciplinary12.5%~200 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology11.7%~188 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English10.0%~160 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Business5.0%~80 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~76 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~60 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~52 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics3.0%~48 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History3.0%~48 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~36 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science1.8%~28 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~28 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~24 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
32 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 94 | $50,532 | $24,798 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 90 | $31,230 | $17,148 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 78 | $38,235 | $24,267 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 76 | — | $25,000 |
| Literature. | Bachelor's | 70 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 57 | — | $22,750 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Master's | 53 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 41 | — | — |
| International/Globalization Studies. | Bachelor's | 39 | — | $19,500 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 32 | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies. | Bachelor's | 30 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Master's | 12 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Forestry. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | First professional | 7 | $71,807 | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Literature. | Master's | 5 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | — | $27,028 | $21,175 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About The University of the South
The University of the South is a mid-sized institution located in Sewanee, Tennessee, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,607 undergraduate students in a rural setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Biological sciences, Interdisciplinary.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at The University of the South — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $27,872 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $56,120 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $71,986 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 79.8%, a strong completion outcome. 88.9% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $64,911 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
The University of the South confers degrees and certificates across 15 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Biological sciences, Interdisciplinary. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (36% of credentials), humanities & arts (35% of credentials), stem (24% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
The University of the South accepts 57% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,344. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 29.
Location & campus
Set in Sewanee, Tennessee (rural), The University of the South draws students from across Tennessee and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about The University of the South
Q.How much does The University of the South cost?
The average net price at The University of the South is $27,872 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $71,986.
Q.What is the graduation rate at The University of the South?
The University of the South has a 6-year graduation rate of 79.8% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into The University of the South?
The University of the South admits 57% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do The University of the South graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median The University of the South graduate earns $64,911 per year.
Q.What is tuition at The University of the South?
Published tuition is $56,120 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is The University of the South located?
The University of the South is located in Sewanee, Tennessee (ZIP 37383).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with The University of the South at their official website.