The University of the South
Sewanee, TN · Private Nonprofit
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1260 and 1390 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 29
Popular programs at The University of the South
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Economics. | 49 | |
| 2 | Psychology, General. | 44 | |
| 3 | Biology, General. | 41 | |
| 4 | Political Science and Government. | 40 | |
| 5 | Literature. | 36 | |
| 6 | History. | 27 | |
| 7 | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 25 | |
| 8 | International/Globalization Studies. | 23 | |
| 9 | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 15 | |
| 10 | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 13 | |
| 11 | Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | 12 | |
| 12 | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 12 | |
| 13 | Mathematics. | 11 | |
| 14 | Sustainability Studies. | 11 | |
| 15 | Fine and Studio Arts. | 9 | |
| 16 | Physics. | 8 | |
| 17 | Computer Science. | 6 | |
| 18 | Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 6 | |
| 19 | Chemistry. | 6 | |
| 20 | Forestry. | 5 |
Showing top 20 of 31 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at The University of the South?
The University of the South has an acceptance rate of 57% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for The University of the South?
Admitted students at The University of the South typically score between 1260 and 1390 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does The University of the South cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at The University of the South is approximately $27,872 per year.
What is the graduation rate at The University of the South?
4-year graduation rate data for The University of the South is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.