Cost of Sewanee
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $74,398 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $58,226 |
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| Housing and food (on campus) | $16,628 |
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| Books and supplies | $500 |
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| Average net price after aid | $31,931 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $20,205 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $14,784 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $26,325 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $27,659 |
| $110,001+ | $40,379 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Sewanee's net price calculator ↗.
Majors and programs at Sewanee
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (35)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Economics | 96 | $60,287 | $19,189 |
| Political Science and Government | 68 | $46,996 | $19,500 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 44 | $41,936 | — |
| English Language and Literature | — | $38,532 | — |
| Psychology | 99 | $38,126 | $20,194 |
| History | 45 | $30,602 | — |
| Biology | 69 | $29,474 | $15,875 |
| Anthropology | 18 | — | — |
| Area Studies | 7 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 10 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 5 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 4 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 10 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 9 | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | — | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 7 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 35 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 28 | — | — |
| Forestry | 8 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 18 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 6 | — | — |
| Literature | 73 | — | $25,500 |
| Mathematics | 23 | — | — |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | 1 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | — | — |
| Music | 13 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 30 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 38 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 12 | — | — |
| Physics | 4 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 8 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 13 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 15 | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 6 | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | 46 | — | $25,000 |
Master's degree programs (3)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Literature | 6 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 18 | — | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | 51 | — | — |
Professional degree programs (1)
Graduate certificate programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Theological and Ministerial Studies | 5 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Tennessee
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
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| Union University | Jackson | $22,995 | 60% | $58,910 |
| Lincoln Memorial University | Harrogate | $21,394 | 63% | $59,630 |
| Bethel University | McKenzie | $13,267 | 60% | $49,011 |
| Trevecca Nazarene University | Nashville | $19,828 | 69% | $56,862 |
| Rhodes College | Memphis | $28,776 | 50% | $79,506 |
| Carson-Newman University | Jefferson City | $18,130 | 90% | $51,756 |
| Cumberland University | Lebanon | $15,965 | 67% | $66,885 |
| Freed-Hardeman University | Henderson | $22,036 | 60% | $48,969 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sewanee's acceptance rate?
The University of the South admits 57% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,344 on the SAT.
How much does Sewanee cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $74,398 a year (tuition and fees: $58,226). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $31,931 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $20,205.
How much do Sewanee graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $72,175 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 4th of 42 similar colleges in Tennessee. The best-paid bachelor's program is economics ($60,287 a year after graduation).
What is Sewanee's graduation rate?
79% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 89% of first-year students return for a second year.