The University of the South

Sewanee, US🇺🇸

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Stories from students at The University of the South

Finding My Voice: A Brazilian Student’s Path to Studying in the U.S. at Sewanee
The University of the South

The University of the South 🇺🇸

Sewanee, US

Finding My Voice: A Brazilian Student’s Path to Studying in the U.S. at Sewanee

gabrielfferns

by Gabriel from Brazil 🇧🇷

My Journey to the University of The South: From Paraguay to the Top University in Tennessee with a Global Scholarship
The University of the South

The University of the South 🇺🇸

Sewanee, US

My Journey to the University of The South: From Paraguay to the Top University in Tennessee with a Global Scholarship

lucasmontiel

by Lucas from Paraguay 🇵🇾

Location & Campus

Gender Distribution

Fall 2023 undergraduate

% of International Students

2023-2024 undergraduate

The University of the South is located in Outlying Rural of Sewanee, US🇺🇸

Admissions

Deadlines

 
    • Early Decision
      2026 Fall
    • Early Action
      2026 Fall
    • Early Decision II
      2026 Fall
    • Regular Decision
      2026 Fall

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2023 undergraduate

International

Overall

Overall ED

Test Scores SAT/ACT

Test Policy for Fall 2025: SAT/ACT Optional

SAT

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

633710

Math

603688

ACT

Composite

2732
The range shows 25th - 75th percentile scores of students enrolled in Fall 2023

Relative Importance of Factors in Admission Decisions

Academic Factors

FactorVery ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
Rigor of secondary school record✓
Class rank✓
Academic GPA✓
Standardized test scores✓
Application essay✓
Recommendation(s)✓

Non-Academic Factors

FactorVery ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
Interview✓
Extracurricular activities✓
Talent/ability✓
Character/personal qualities✓
First generation✓
Alumni/ae relation✓
Geographical residence✓
State residency✓
Religious affiliation/commitment✓
Volunteer work✓
Work experience✓
Level of applicant’s interest✓

Costs & Aid

$71,992Total Cost (On Campus)
$11,581Average Cost After Aid (On Campus)
2022-2023 for international students
Estimated expensesAcademic year 2023-24
Undergraduate tuition and fees$53,704
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus housing$15,338
On-campus other expenses$1,750
Total$71,992

Rankings

#45U.S. News National Liberal Arts Colleges Rankings 2025

Fields of Study

Students graduated in 2022-2023