Can you get into The University of the South?
Sewanee, TN · Private · 1,607 students Here is the class that got in, and where your numbers land inside it.
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The admitted class · 2024
What it took to get in
Acceptance rate
56.9%
SAT middle 50%
1260–1390
median 1295
ACT middle 50%
27–31
median 29
Testing
optional
19% submitted an SAT
Graduation rate
81%
within six years
Reported by the college
What The University of the South actually reads
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It is the most useful thing they say about admissions and almost nobody reads it, because knowing that an essay is very important here and class rank is not considered changes where the work should go.
Very important
The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.
- Grades
- Course rigor
- Essay
- Recommendations
Considered
Looked at, but not decisive on its own.
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Legacy
- Work experience
From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether The University of the South considers each factor, but not how heavily, and it does not ask about extracurriculars, character, or demonstrated interest. Where a school publishes its Common Data Set we use that instead.
Real cost · 2024 data
What families actually pay
The sticker price is $71,986, but almost nobody pays it. Average net price at The University of the South by family income, after grants and scholarships:
- Under $30k$10,485
- $30k–$48k$10,704
- $48k–$75k$17,746
- $75k–$110k$22,563
- Over $110k$38,762
U.S. Department of Education data: average net price per year for aided first-time students. Your number depends on your family’s finances.
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More on The University of the South
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Common questions
The University of the South admissions, answered
What is The University of the South's acceptance rate?
The University of the South admits 56.9% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).
What SAT score do you need for The University of the South?
The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1260 and 1390. A score above 1390 clears the 75th percentile; below 1260, the rest of the application has to carry more weight.
Is The University of the South test-optional?
Yes, The University of the South is currently test-optional. Submit a score if it falls inside or above the admitted middle 50%.
What does The University of the South look for in an application?
The University of the South reports that it weighs grades, course rigor, essay, recommendations most heavily. Anything it lists as not considered is worth knowing too, because effort spent there does not count here.
How much does The University of the South actually cost?
Sticker price is $71,986, but the average family pays $27,872 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $10,485 per year on average.
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