The University of the South (221519)

www.sewanee.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$53,418

5.02% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$33,616

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

50.9%

5,018 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,693

96.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

82.4%

369 Graduates

About

The University of the South (221519) is a higher education institution located in Franklin County, TN. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at The University of the South (221519) were General Psychology (46 degrees awarded), Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (45 degrees), and General Political Science & Government (38 degrees).

In 2023, 465 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at The University of the South (221519). 55.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (393 degrees), 17.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (22 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at The University of the South (221519) is $53,418, which is $24,138 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at The University of the South (221519) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 220 total borrowers.

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at The University of the South (221519) is $53,418, which is $24,138 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $33,616.

In 2023, 95% of undergraduate students attending The University of the South (221519) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 30% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$53,418

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at The University of the South (221519) was $53,418. The cost of tuition at The University of the South (221519) is $24,138 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of The University of the South (221519) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$33,616

2023 Value

1.68%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 The University of the South (221519) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $33,616. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of The University of the South (221519) grew by 1.68%.

This chart compares the average net price of The University of the South (221519) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,608

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at The University of the South (221519) was of $14,608 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.51% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at The University of the South (221519) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

30%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at The University of the South (221519) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 1.04% with respect to 2022, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at The University of the South (221519) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at The University of the South (221519) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 220 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

The University of the South (221519) received 5,018 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 9.61% annual growth. Out of those 5,018 applicants, 2,554 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 50.9% acceptance rate.

There were 1,693 students enrolled at The University of the South (221519) in 2023. 17% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The University of the South (221519) has an overall enrollment yield of 17.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

50.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,554

Accepted Out of 5,018

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of The University of the South (221519) was 50.9% (2,554 admissions from 5,018 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 52.3%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 9.61%, while admissions grew by 6.64%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of The University of the South (221519) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

17%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

17% of enrolled first-time students at The University of the South (221519) in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

The University of the South (221519) had a total enrollment of 1,693 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at The University of the South (221519) is 1,641 students and the part-time enrollment is 52. This means that 96.9% of students enrolled at The University of the South (221519) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at The University of the South (221519), both undergraduate and graduate, is 80.3% White, 6.26% Hispanic or Latino, 4.02% Black or African American, 2.6% Two or More Races, 0.886% Asian, and 0.177% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at The University of the South (221519) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (43%), followed by White Male (37.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.74%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (41.7%), followed by White Female (37.5%) and Two or More Races Female (3.33%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

96.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at The University of the South (221519) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,693 students. The full-time enrollment at The University of the South (221519) is 1,641 and the part-time enrollment is 52. This means that 96.9% of students enrolled at The University of the South (221519) are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at The University of the South (221519) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

88%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at The University of the South (221519) was 88%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), The University of the South (221519) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at The University of the South (221519) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,360 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
106 enrolled students
Black or African American
68 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at The University of the South (221519) is 80.3% White, 6.26% Hispanic or Latino, 4.02% Black or African American, 2.6% Two or More Races, 0.886% Asian, and 0.177% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 14 students (0.827%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 49 more women than men received degrees from The University of the South (221519). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at The University of the South (221519) is white (393 degrees awarded). There were 17.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (22 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at The University of the South (221519) is General Psychology (46 degrees awarded), followed by Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (45 degrees) and General Political Science & Government (38 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at The University of the South (221519), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (34 degrees awarded), English (51 degrees), and History (30 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The University of the South (221519) are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (201,033 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (163,549 people), Other managers (148,612 people), Secondary school teachers (131,248 people), and Postsecondary teachers (128,490 people).

The most specialized majors at The University of the South (221519) in 2023 are Theology (34 degrees awarded), English (51 degrees), History (30 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (13 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (21 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The University of the South (221519) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at The University of the South (221519) are Theology (34 degrees awarded), English (51 degrees), History (30 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (13 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (21 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The University of the South (221519) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by The University of the South (221519).

Most Common (2023)

General Psychology
46 degrees awarded
Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
45 degrees awarded
General Political Science & Government
38 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at The University of the South (221519) was General Psychology with 46 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at The University of the South (221519) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

208

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

257

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 208 degrees were awarded to men at The University of the South (221519), which is 0.809 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (257).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at The University of the South (221519) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 29 degrees were awarded to men at The University of the South (221519) in Econometrics & Quantitative Economics, which is 1.81 times more than the 16 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 31 degrees were awarded to men at The University of the South (221519) in General Psychology, which is 2.07 times more than the 15 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

75%

100% Completion Time

80%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 75% of students graduating from The University of the South (221519) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 80% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 80% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (92.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at The University of the South (221519) is Male and Black or African American (92.9% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
393 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
22 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at The University of the South (221519) is white (393 degrees awarded). There were 17.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (22 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
218 degrees awarded
White Male
175 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at The University of the South (221519) is white female (218 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (175 degrees).

Operations

The University of the South (221519) has an endowment valued at nearly $463M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 47.3M (10.2%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, The University of the South (221519) had a total salary expenditure of 121M. The University of the South (221519) employs 66 Assistant professors, 63 Professors and 47 Associate professors. Most academics at The University of the South (221519) are Male Assistant professor (38), Male Professor (34), and Male Associate professor (32).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at The University of the South (221519) are: Service, with 168 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 127 employees, and Management with 79 employees.

Endowment

$463M

2023 Endowment

5.19%

growth from 2022

The University of the South (221519) has an endowment valued at about $463M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of The University of the South (221519) grew 5.19% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $411M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at The University of the South (221519) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$48.3M

2023 Salaries

2.22%

growth from 2022

In 2023, The University of the South (221519) paid a median of $48.3M in salaries, which represents 39.8% of their overall expenditure ($121M) and a 2.22% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.53% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.36% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$16.1M

Instructional Salaries

183

Number of Employees

In 2023, The University of the South (221519) paid a total of $16.1M to 183 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

66 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

168 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at The University of the South (221519) were Assistant professor with 66 employees, Professor with 63 employees, and Associate professor with 47 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at The University of the South (221519) were Service with 168 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 127 employees, and Management with 79 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Assistant professor
Male Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at The University of the South (221519) was Male Assistant professor with 38 employees, Male Professor with 34 employees, and Male Associate professor with 32 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at The University of the South (221519).

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