Private · #47 Liberal Arts College
Sewanee: The University of the South
Sewanee, TN · 1,607 undergraduates
What it may cost by family income
Estimated average net price — what families actually pay after grants and scholarships — by annual household income. Net price matters far more than the $71,986 sticker price. All figures are the full cost of attendance — housing, food, and books included, not just tuition.
| Household income | Est. net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $10,485 |
| $30k–$48k | $10,704 |
| $48k–$75k | $17,746 |
| $75k–$110k | $22,563 |
| Over $110k | $38,762 |
Sticker cost of attendance: $71,986.
What the whole degree costs
Every cost figure above is one year. A bachelor's degree is four — sometimes five. Today's-prices makes no assumptions; the second column assumes prices rise ~3.5% a year, in line with recent averages.
| Household income | 4 yrs, today's prices | 4 yrs with increases |
|---|---|---|
| Under $30k | $41,940 | $44,194 |
| $30k–$48k | $42,816 | $45,117 |
| $48k–$75k | $70,984 | $74,798 |
| $75k–$110k | $90,252 | $95,102 |
| Over $110k | $155,048 | $163,380 |
First-year aid is not guaranteed to repeat — ask Sewanee: The University of the South how grants change after year one. That answer moves these numbers more than anything else on this page.
Applying to a specific major at Sewanee: The University of the South
57% is the acceptance rate for the whole university — not for every major. For the programs below, admission is usually decided separately and is harder than that number suggests. Almost no university publishes a by-major admission rate, and neither does the federal government, so we do not show one: any site that does is estimating.
To find the real figure for your major, check Sewanee: The University of the South's Common Data Set and its admissions page, or ask an admissions officer directly — that question gets answered more often than students expect.
Federal data shows no bachelor's completions at Sewanee: The University of the South in computer science, engineering, nursing, business, architecture or visual & performing arts, so those are not listed above. Small or new programs can be missing from federal reporting — confirm with the school before ruling one out.
What graduates earn, by major
Median earnings and median federal loan debt for bachelor's graduates of Sewanee: The University of the South, by field of study, from the U.S. Department of Education. Earnings differ far more between majors at one school than between schools.
| Major | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. · Social Sciences | $26,353 | — |
| Economics. · Social Sciences | $47,595 | — |
| Political Science and Government. · Social Sciences | $37,568 | — |
| History. · Humanities | $37,568 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | $25,774 | — |
| International/Globalization Studies. | $28,960 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. · Humanities | $15,922 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. · Humanities | $25,194 | — |
Largest programs shown. Earnings are measured a few years after graduation and reflect who enrolls as much as what is taught.
Is Sewanee: The University of the South a reach, target, or safety for you?
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Model my odds & cost — freeFigures are estimates modeled on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data and recent reporting, provided for guidance only. Always confirm cost with Sewanee: The University of the South’s official net price calculator and admissions figures with the school directly.