What The University of the South costs
The University of the South charges $56,120 a year in published tuition and fees, about $28,060 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $71,986 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $26,357 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Getting into The University of the South
For fall 2024, The University of the South received 4,703 applications and admitted 2,676 students, and 478 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1260 and 1390.
What The University of the South students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at The University of the South (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 50 |
| Psychology | 47 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 33 |
| General Literature | 33 |
| Political Science and Government | 28 |
| Sustainability Studies | 26 |
| International / Globalization Studies | 23 |
| Finance | 20 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near The University of the South
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- The University of Tennessee–Chattanooga, Chattanooga, Tennessee: about 37 miles away
- Alabama A & M University, Normal, Alabama: about 47 miles away
- Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, Tennessee: about 51 miles away
- University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, Alabama: about 52 miles away
Colleges like The University of the South
Small liberal arts colleges with the same campus setting (small town or rural), closest in size and nearest in region:
- St. Mary's College of Maryland, St. Mary's City, Maryland: 1,603 undergraduates
- Claflin University, Orangeburg, South Carolina: 1,706 undergraduates
- Berea College, Berea, Kentucky: 1,513 undergraduates
- Centre College, Danville, Kentucky: 1,400 undergraduates
- University of Montevallo, Montevallo, Alabama: 2,151 undergraduates
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Lists that include The University of the South
- Colleges in Tennessee: 17 Compared
- Liberal Arts Colleges: 164 Compared
- Christian Colleges: 123 Compared
- Division III Colleges: 268 Compared
- Small-Town and Rural Colleges: 176 Compared
- Liberal Arts Colleges in the Southeast: 44 Compared
- Christian Colleges in the Southeast: 45 Compared
- Division III Colleges in the Southeast: 30 Compared
FAQ
What is The University of the South's acceptance rate? 56.9% for fall 2024: 2,676 of 4,703 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at The University of the South? $56,120 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to The University of the South? About 1,600 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do The University of the South students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1260–1390.
What is the campus setting at The University of the South? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.
Sources
- College Navigator: The University of the South (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: The University of the South
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
