Campus & Student Life at Sewanee - The University of the South

Home to about 1,716 undergraduates in 2020, Sewanee is a small, private university located in Sewanee, Tennessee. Students who enjoy the peace and quiet of country life may thrive in this rural setting. Should you tire of the campus however, Sewanee offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Sewanee can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Sewanee Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Sewanee - The University of the South is Affiliated With the Protestant Episcopal Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Protestant Episcopal faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Protestant Episcopal Colleges and Universities.

Sewanee Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 15.0% of the student population at Sewanee. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Sewanee Disability Services.

Sewanee offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, Sewanee does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Sewanee - The University of the South

Sewanee offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Sewanee - The University of the South

Sewanee has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,716 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,689 (98.4%). Part-time attendance was 27 (1.6%).

Sewanee - The University of the South is Ranked #409 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Sewanee receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Sewanee #409 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Sewanee by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Sewanee Diversity Guide.

Sewanee - The University of the South Competes in the NCAA

Sewanee has a total of 503 student athletes, 276 men and 227 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Sewanee - The University of the South Athletics