Sewanee, TN
Roughly 51 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 16 percentage points since 2019, from 67% to 51% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3,545 | 2,365 | 438 | 67% |
| 2020 | 4,191 | 2,350 | 490 | 56% |
| 2021 | 4,162 | 2,508 | 474 | 60% |
| 2022 | 4,578 | 2,395 | 416 | 52% |
| 2023 | 5,018 | 2,554 | 449 | 51% |
Fall 2023 applicants
1,472 of 2,601 women and 1,057 of 2,365 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
The University of the South has an acceptance rate of 51% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 2,554 of 5,018 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 51 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
5,018 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 449 enrolled.
No. The University of the South is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 16 percentage points since 2019, from 67% to 51% — it has become more selective.