The University of the South, TN
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Protestant Episcopal Church
Main Campus
The University of the South Rankings
Affordability32
Selectivity60
Retention75
Graduation70
Earnings35
Diversity18
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at The University of the South
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies2%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences9%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
English Language and Literature11%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics5%
History5%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Multi-disciplinary Studies10%
Natural Resources and Conservation5%
Philosophy and Religious Studies2%
Physical Sciences5%
Psychology13%
Social Sciences23%
Visual and Performing Arts6%
Admissions
Getting into The University of the South
65%
Admission Rate
605
Median SAT Math
625
Median SAT Reading
28
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)560–650
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)580–670
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)26–30
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending The University of the South
$45K
In-State Tuition
$45K
Out-of-State Tuition
$61K
Average Total Cost
$29K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $14K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $16K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $18K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $30K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $40K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after The University of the South
34%
Receive Federal Loans
$19K
Median Federal Debt
83%
Repayment Rate
$249
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 19% | 61% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 38% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $17K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $21K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $18K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $21K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $18K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $28K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $24K | $18K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 76% | 39% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 83% | 44% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 84% | 47% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 90% | 52% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at The University of the South
89%
Retention Rate
14%
Transfer Rate
7%
Withdrawal Rate
81%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 78% | 39% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 81% | 56% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 80% | 57% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 88% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 84% | 42% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 83% | 56% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 94% | 53% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 50% | 43% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 52% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 100% | 55% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 80% | 47% | 44% |
| Other race | 50% | 48% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after The University of the South
94%
Employment Rate
$35K
Median Salary
$24K
25 Pctl Salary
$47K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 85% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 94% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 90% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 91% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 81% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $5K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $24K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $35K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $47K | $39K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $55K | $51K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $35K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $43K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $46K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at The University of the South
1,675
Undergraduates
96%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
87
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 51% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 49% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 5% | 24% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 81% | 62% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5% | 5% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 3% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% | 3% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TN | US |
|---|
Location Map
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