Inside Academics at The University of the South

The Academic Picture

Heres a high-level look at academic life at The University of the South, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is available.

Jump to any section below, or follow a link to dig deeper into a specific part of academic life at The University of the South:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty and Teaching

With 9 students for every instructional faculty member, The University of the South ranks among the best colleges for instructional attention when compared with the national average of 15 to 1. The University of the South employs 89% of its instructors full time, above the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition page.

Majors & Degrees

Students at The University of the South can choose from 33 majors with reported graduates spanning 16 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at The University of the South are shown below:

The most popular majors at The University of the South, measured by graduates, are listed below.

See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors page.

More to Consider

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at The University of the South:

• Looking for flexibility? The University of the South may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree. Explore online learning.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (89% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). Explore graduation rates.
• Will a degree land you a job? Ask how many graduates were employed full time a year after finishing.

Explore Further at The University of the South

Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life:

• Academic Majors at The University of the South — the full list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers
• Faculty Composition at The University of the South — how the teaching staff is structured
• Graduation and Retention at The University of the South — graduation and first-year retention rates
• Distance Learning at The University of the South — distance-learning enrollment detail
• Accreditation Detail at The University of the South — the schools accreditation and what it means