Sewanee: The University of the South

DR. JOHN M. MCCARDELL, JR.
PRESIDENT

The University of the South is among the nation’s top liberal arts universities, offering a challenging curriculum with rigorous degree requirements in literature and the arts, history, and social sciences. Its strong literary tradition permeates the curriculum. Strong interdisciplinary programs include International and Global Studies and Environmental Studies. The University encourages students to have an international experience and offers an array of programs around the globe. Service learning courses and opportunities for collaborative research with faculty are widely available. Internships provide support for a range of summer experiences that help prepare students for careers. While honoring its Episcopal heritage, the undergraduate College is nonsectarian in its teaching. The University’s 13,000-acre campus on the Cumberland Plateau offers an unparalleled variety of educational and recreational opportunities.

Vital Statistics

Fall 2012 Enrollment: Graduate 136 - Undergraduate 1,509
Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid From Any Source: 80%
Tuition and Fees: $34,442
Room and Board: $9,916
Founded: 1857
Degrees Offered: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate
Number of Degrees Awarded Summer 2011 to Spring 2012: 379
Student to Faculty Ratio: 10 to 1

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