The University of the South SAT scores and admissions
Sewanee, TN · Private non-profit · Liberal arts / baccalaureate college
The figures above are the stored federal Scorecard snapshot, imported April 25, 2026. Its fields can cover different reporting years. Current university profiles below can describe a different cohort or applicant group.
How Sewanee compares
- Its SAT rank in the stored federal dataset is #60 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #2 of 4 in TN.
- Its 57% acceptance rate is more selective than 64% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
- Reported section midpoints skew 20 points toward Reading and Writing (640 Math vs 660 Reading and Writing).
- Median earnings 10 years after entry ($64,911) are $1,845 above the $63,066 median across that pool.
What the numbers say about Sewanee
- The reported middle 50% spans 130 points, from 1260 to 1390. A planning score near or above 1430 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
- The reported section midpoints are 660 Reading and Writing and 640 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
- The Scorecard snapshot reports a 57% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
- Reported outcomes include a 80% completion rate and $64,911 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
Tuition and outcomes
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; our snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.
How your SAT score lines up
The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1260 and 1390. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.
- 1430 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range, not an admission guarantee.
- 1390 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
- 1330 SAT (range midpoint): Within the reported range; not a measured median.
- 1260 SAT (reported 25th percentile): At the lower end of the reported middle-50% range.
Strong relative score
At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.
Within the reported range
Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.
Below the reported range
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Colleges with similar SAT scores
Ranked by proximity to Sewanee's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.
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| College | Location | SAT middle 50% | Acceptance rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield University | Fairfield, CT | 1260–1390 | 33% |
| University of Connecticut | Storrs, CT | 1210–1440 | 52% |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore County | Baltimore, MD | 1240–1420 | 72% |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | 1210–1450 | 88% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | University Park, PA | 1240–1420 | 61% |
| Clemson University | Clemson, SC | 1240–1410 | 38% |
Questions about Sewanee
What SAT score do I need for Sewanee?
The University of the South's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1260–1390, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1430 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.
What is Sewanee's acceptance rate?
The University of the South's historical College Scorecard snapshot reports approximately 57%. This is a past institution-wide applicant pool, not an individual admission probability.
How much does it cost to attend Sewanee?
Historical published tuition is approximately $56,120 per year (excludes room, board, fees).
Is Sewanee test-optional?
The College Scorecard does not record testing policy, and this page has not checked The University of the South's current rule. Confirm whether it is test-optional, test-required, or test-blind on its admissions page before you apply.