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The University of the South

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

School Size & Setting

Distant | Rural

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

8:1

Religious affliation

Protestant Episcopal

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$51,135

Out of state

$51,135
Graduate

In state

$18,280

Out of state

$18,280

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
98%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 53.0% $2,627
State/local grants 20.0% $4,464
Institutional grants 97.0% $32,014
Loans 32.0% $5,059

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

$14,608 per year

Books & Supplies

$1,200 per year

Personal Expenses

$1,750 per year

Financial aid resources

Paying for college

Learn about different ways to cover costs, incluing financial aid, GI Bills, grants and scholarships

Applying for financial Aid

Review this step-by-step guide on everything you need to do to complete your application.

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
  • Psychology, General
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Political Science and Government, General
  • General Literature
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

Most Popular Graduate programs

  • Divinity/Ministry
  • Theology/Theological Studies
  • Creative Writing
  • General Literature
Full List of Programs

Graduate ProgramsX

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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
52.32%
  • Apply 4,578
  • Accepted 2,395
  • Attend 416

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$0
Graduate
$0

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required
  • High school GPA

    Required
  • Recommendation letter

    Required
  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Not applicable
  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Required
  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Required
  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Not applicable

Average Test Scores

SAT Math
590-670
ACT Composite
27-32
SAT Reading
643-710
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
52%
Male Students
48%

Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian80.34%
  2. Two Or More Ethnicities7.81%
  3. Hispanic/Latino5.87%
  4. Black4.28%
  5. Asian1.17%
  6. Not Specified0.35%
  7. American Indian/Alaska Native0.18%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

1,954

Undergraduate students

1,796

Graduate students

158

Full Time Students
98%
Part Time Students
2%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children

Top five largest sports teams

Male sports:
  • Football
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Baseball
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
Female sports:
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Soccer
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
  • Lacrosse
  • Tennis
Full List of Athletics

Full List of Athletics X

    • Male

    • Football
    • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    • Baseball
    • Lacrosse
    • Soccer
    • Tennis
    • Golf
    • Basketball
    • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    • Equestrian
    • Female

    • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    • Soccer
    • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    • Lacrosse
    • Tennis
    • Equestrian
    • Volleyball
    • Field Hockey
    • Softball
    • Golf
    • Basketball
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