Realizing you want to go to Sewanee is the easy part …
Countless reasons make the University of the South a perfect fit for the top of your list. No matter how deeply one reason or another resonates with you, each contributes to an experience full of unexpected discoveries and lifelong connections that will shape your place in the world.
Whether you study the natural sciences, Shakespeare, or anything in between, the Domain provides countless one-of-a-kind opportunities for research, recreation, and inspiration.
- funding for a summer internship or research opportunity.
- a semester-long study abroad program at no additional tuition cost.
- a degree in four years or your fifth year is tuition-free.
How you’ll benefit
Sewanee's 13,000-acre campus contains forests, lakes, caves, and more than 65 miles of hiking trails. This is a region of incredible biodiversity, and it's all right in your backyard.
Find an education within reach.
When you apply to Sewanee, you will automatically be considered for academic scholarships worth up to the full cost of attendance.
Create a life of meaning and purpose.
Career Readiness + Student Success is your first stop for getting connected to the support you need for college and life.
Share a commitment to honor.
The Honor Code is a cherished tradition and the foundation of our character. It’s part of what sets us apart from other schools and sets Sewanee graduates apart from their peers.
Have confidence in a secure future.
We'll prepare you for success and give you the confidence to thrive along any career path you choose. Over 97% of students are employed or continuing education within six months of graduation. Our average graduate school acceptance rates: business 90-95%; law 90-95%; medicine 80-85%.
Join a network of lifelong learners.
We've produced more than 18,000 global alumni, including 27 Rhodes Scholars (more per capita than nearly any other university), 57 Fulbright Scholars, 53 Watson Fellows, and 35 NCAA Postgraduate Scholars.
Gain real-world professional experience.
Real job experience is a valuable and integral part of your education. Generous donors and endowments make a variety of internships and research fellowships available to you at Sewanee.
Take your learning across the globe.
Be one of the 50% of Sewanee students who study away through 100+ semester-long study away programs across all seven continents (yes, even Antarctica).
Experience the Magic of Sewanee!
The University of the South
735 University Avenue, Sewanee, Tennessee 37383
