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Can You Afford Sewanee - The University of the South?

Concerned about paying for college? Take a look at Sewanee’s financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, and student loans, then calculate the net price based on your income level to determine if you can afford to attend this school.

2020 - 2021 Costs Between $20,209 and $63,882

Feeling a little stressed about paying $63,882 to attend Sewanee - The University of the South each year? This number can be deceiving, and for many, the net price you pay will be less.

While there is no tuition reduction for Tennessee students, 97.9% of freshmen receive some form of financial aid, with the average amount totaling $25,979. Students from low-income families receive an average of $43,673 in aid during their first year.

Cost (no aid)

Tuition and fees$47,232
+ Room and board$13,700
+ Other expenses$2,950
Total cost$63,882
Affordability Score (7 out of 100)
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Net Price (with average aid)

Total cost$63,882
- Grants and scholarships$25,979
Net price$37,903
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Average Net Price for Low Income Undergraduates

Total cost$63,882
- Grants and scholarships$43,673
Net price$20,209
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Learn more about tuition and fees, room, board and other expenses, and financial aid options at Sewanee.

Projected Costs Between $132,689 and $428,677 For a Four Year Degree. Between $57,234 and $202,550 For a Two Year Degree.

Looking at the total projected cost of a college education over the course of two / four (or more) years can feel a little overwhelming. However, doing so will help better prepare you for the financial commitment you are making.

The overall cost for on-campus students to attend Sewanee in 2020 - 2021 was $63,882. To calculate future costs, we looked at the prior five years of data and determined that this cost increased an average of 5.7% each year. If this trend continues, we expect the full cost for incoming freshmen to be $71,318 during their first year. By their senior year, that cost will be approximately $84,126 for a bachelor degree candidate ($75,355 for an associate degree candidate) for a total of $310,419 over the course of four years ($146,673 over the course of two years). These numbers do not take into consideration financial aid, which reduces this overall cost by varying amounts per student.

Remember, the full costs quoted above are not what most students will pay, and the net price varies quite a bit based on individual circumstances.

Average Net Price at Sewanee - The University of the South

Cost With Interest

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*7.0%5.7%
Freshman year$26,643$43,403$71,318
Senior year$30,591$46,446$75,355
Total 2-year net price$57,234$89,849$146,673
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$21,804$34,229$55,877
Total monthly payment$659$1,034$1,688
Total amount paid$79,038$124,078$202,550
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*7.0%5.7%
Freshman year$26,643$43,403$71,318
Senior year$40,330$53,186$84,126
Total 4-year net price$132,689$192,737$310,419
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$50,550$73,425$118,258
Total monthly payment$1,527$2,218$3,572
Total amount paid$183,239$266,162$428,677

Visit net price and financial aid to learn more about the total cost of attending Sewanee - The University of the South.

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