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University of Southampton

Southampton

United Kingdom

Overview

The University of the South, known familiarly as "Sewanee," is a residential liberal arts college offering an education that combines serious intellectual pursuit, collaborative learning, civic engagement, and spiritual growth in an unmatched outdoor setting. Sewanee's 13,000-acre campus on Tennessee's Cumberland Plateau provides space for study, reflection, and recreation. Largely forested and rich in biodiversity, the campus is a distinctive asset offering an unparalleled outdoor laboratory and boundless recreational opportunities. With about 1,700 undergraduates, Sewanee remains purposefully small and dedicated to building a sense of community. Sewanee is known for close faculty-student interaction and for its traditions of honor, community, and respect. Students have administered Sewanee's Honor Code for more than 100 years. The University of the South is consistently ranked among the top tier of national liberal arts universities; 27 Rhodes Scholars and 35 NCAA postgraduate scholarship recipients have graduated from Sewanee. Sewanee is committed to a rigorous academic curriculum that focuses on the liberal arts and sciences. It offers 39 majors, 43 minors, and pre-professional programs including health, business, education, engineering, and law. The university is known as a crossroads where many of America's best writers gather; contemporary poets, novelists, and playwrights conduct writing classes, readings, and workshops as part of the Tennessee Williams writers-in-residence program. Undergraduate research thrives in areas from chemistry to economics to the visual arts, and it's featured each spring in a campus-wide celebration of student scholarship and creativity.

Location

735 University Ave, Sewanee, Tennessee, 37383

Website

https://sewanee.edu/admission-aid/application-process/application-review/first-year-applicants/

Median Salary

$50,000

Ranking

#104

US World and News Report

#108

The World University Rankings

#80

QS World University Rankings

Admissions

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Application Deadline

Acceptance rate

56.89%

Yield Rate

17.86%

SAT range

1220-1363

ACT range

26-31

Cost and Scholarships

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Total Cost

Room And Board

$16,628

Living Cost

$18,958

Average Total Aid Awarded

$48,491

Funding Options

Scholarship

Merit Scholarship

45.82% of students receive financial aid. Average award: $48,491.

Scholarships

Southampton Arts and Humanities Deans Global Talent Scholarship (Round 1); Southampton Arts and Humanities Deans Global Talent Scholarship (Round 2); Southampton Presidential International 10K Scholarship (GBP 15,000) - Up to Â£15,000 for tuition (21-50 available).; Southampton Presidential International 100% Scholarship - Covers up to 100% of tuition (10 available).; Southampton Undergraduate Merit Scholarships (GBP 3,000) - Up to Â£3,000 for tuition, specifically for international undergraduates off the first year's tuition fees.; British Chevening Scholarships - Covers 100% for tuition and living expenses (limited quantity).; Undergraduate bursary - Available for students with a low household income (does not need to be repaid).; Student Support Fund - For unexpected financial difficulties during studies.; Student finance - UK government loans or grants may be available for eligible students.