Sewanee Student Outcomes

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  • 4 Year
  • Sewanee, TN
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Graduation Rate

Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

79% vs. 41.9% national median

Bachelor's degree within 6 years

86% vs. 58% national median
Graduation rates for The University of the South
Years Percent Earning Bachelor's Degree
within 4 years 80% earned a bachelor degree
within 5 years 85% earned a bachelor degree
within 6 years 86% earned a bachelor degree

A college's graduation rate is a strong indication of its effectiveness and your potential to find success at a school. These statistics measure the percentage of first-time, full-time students who earned a bachelor degree within four, five or six years from The University of the South. For comparison, approximately 58% of starting students nationally earn a bachelor's degree within six years. The University of the South is more effective than average at successfully graduating students.

Post Graduation Earnings

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$49,800 vs. $34,300 national median
Average salary after attending The University of the South
Years Average Earnings
after 6 years $36,600 per year
after 7 years $35,700 per year
after 8 years $43,600 per year
after 9 years $44,800 per year
after 10 years $49,800 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former The University of the South students who are working and no longer in school is $49,800, which is 45% higher than the national median.

Data sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury

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Student Loan Debt

Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation

Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates

$19,000

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

34%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$196 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

83% vs. 47% national average

If you are having trouble affording your Sewanee student loan debt, explore your options.

Other Colleges to Consider

Students applying to The University of the South often consider these colleges

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=221519.

Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.

Last updated: August 2026