Sewanee Admission Requirements

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Sewanee Admission Overview

Sewanee admission requirements are competitive. Last year Sewanee admitted 56.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 1260-1390 / ACT 27-31. Sewanee is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Sewanee is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Sewanee Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

56.9%

Admission Standards

Very High

Applicant Competition

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Acceptance Rate

The Sewanee acceptance rate is 56.9%. Last year, 2,676 of 4,703 applicants were admitted. That is the 7th lowest acceptance rate in Tennessee.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Sewanee and can you get accepted?

Sewanee is a competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 18% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Sewanee GPA

Sewanee considers GPA but does not publish an average for enrolled freshmen. Check the school's site for current practice.

Sewanee SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1260-1390

Freshmen who sent SAT

17%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 640
Math 620
Composite 1260

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 710
Math 680
Composite 1390

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Sewanee typically score around a 1330 SAT (middle 50% 1260–1390) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 90th percentile nationally. Sewanee ranks #4 in the state of Tennessee and #175 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1260 to 1390

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Sewanee is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1330 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at The University of the South
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1390+	Above 75th	>72%
1330 to 1390	Avg +	58%-72%
1260 to 1330	Avg -	41%-58%
Below 1260	Below mid-50	<41%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Sewanee ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

27-31

Freshmen reporting ACT

37%

25th Percentile Scores

English 29
Math 25
Composite 27

75th Percentile Scores

English 35
Math 29
Composite 31

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Sewanee typically have around a 29 ACT (mid-50 27–31) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 91st percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Sewanee places #3 among colleges in Tennessee and #192 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 27 to 31

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Sewanee without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 29.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at The University of the South
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
31+	Above 75th	>72%
29 to 31	Avg +	57%-72%
27 to 29	Avg -	41%-57%
Below 27	Below mid-50	<41%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

71% of The University of the South freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 33% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted The University of the South students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	33%
Top 25% of class	71%
Top 50% of class	96%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

The University of the South admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	2,439	2,212	4,703
Accepted	1,489	1,151	2,676
Acceptance Rate	61%	52%	57%
Enrolled	240	230	478
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	16%	20%	18%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to The University of the South and what student information is used for admission decisions?

The University of the South application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

154

Applicants have 154 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Feb 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to The University of the South is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at The University of the South
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	No
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Sewanee is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 56.9% of applicants. Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1260-1390); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025