The University of the South
- Private
- Liberal arts college
The University of the South: international tuition 56,120 USD per year, one-year total cost 71,986 USD, acceptance rate 56.9%. Need-based aid is open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 7, TOEFL iBT 95, Duolingo 115.
Sewanee offers need-based aid to first-year international students via the CSS Profile, plus 7 full-cost Global Scholarships per year for non-US citizens with high need. Merit scholarships are considered for all applicants automatically, but the pages do not explicitly name international students.
Getting in. The school admits 56.4% of applicants (2,570 of 4,555). Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 640–710, Math 620–680, ACT 27–31. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 7+, TOEFL iBT 95+ or Duolingo 115+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 71,986 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear. According to the Common Data Set 2025-2026, 57 international students got financial aid, 63,559 USD each on average.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 15/11. You apply through Common Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 12/10/2026
What is the tuition at The University of the South?
International tuition is 56,120 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 71,986 USD.
Does The University of the South offer scholarships for international students?
Need-based aid is open to international students. Sewanee offers need-based aid to first-year international students via the CSS Profile, plus 7 full-cost Global Scholarships per year for non-US citizens with high need. Merit scholarships are considered for all applicants automatically, but the pages do not explicitly name international students.
What English scores does The University of the South require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 7, TOEFL iBT 95, Duolingo 115.
What is the acceptance rate at The University of the South?
The acceptance rate is 56.9%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.There are scholarships open to international students, but the pages do not say whether they need their own application.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Country or region-specific scholarships
Klein Family ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Country or region specificCountry or region specificReserved for students from specific countries or regions.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
Award: All direct costs (tuition, room, board, fees) for four years
The Klein Scholarship requires Hungarian citizenship, a narrow nationality condition rather than an exclusion of international students; Hungarians are themselves international students, so 'No' cannot be concluded.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Feb 1
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
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Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 727 private United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe school says every applicant is considered for merit just by submitting the Common App, with no separate form, but the sentence does not explicitly name international students, so Unclear.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe pages never say whether admission decisions ignore ability to pay. International applicants must submit a Financial Plan Form and financial documents, but that is not an explicit need-aware statement.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?YesAll international applicants must submit financial documents to be considered for aid. Need-based aid applicants submit the CSS Profile (code 1842); non-aid applicants submit a Certificate of Finances.
Scholarships at this school
Global ScholarshipFull ride / hybridFull ride / hybridFull-ride or combined criteria (achievement and need); usually very competitive.Application method unclearSchool pageFull ride
Open to non-US citizen international applicants, so Vietnamese students qualify, but only 7 are awarded each year.
- Renewable in later years
Benedict ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Full ride / hybridFull ride / hybridFull-ride or combined criteria (achievement and need); usually very competitive.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Renewable in later years
EQB AwardIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Fellowship in the ArtsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.TalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Separate application requiredSchool page
- Renewable in later years
George Hopper AwardIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Klein Family ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Country or region specificCountry or region specificReserved for students from specific countries or regions.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The Klein Scholarship requires Hungarian citizenship, a narrow nationality condition rather than an exclusion of international students; Hungarians are themselves international students, so 'No' cannot be concluded.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Feb 1
Peter V. Guarisco Merit Scholarship in ArtIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
- First year only
Deadline: March 15, 2026
University Choir ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.TalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Application method unclearSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Vice-Chancellor's ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Full ride / hybridFull ride / hybridFull-ride or combined criteria (achievement and need); usually very competitive.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Wilkins ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Admission requirements
Compared with 349 United States schools that publish an application fee in Duckling's data.
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- English proficiencyiAll international applicants need an English proficiency exam unless a waiver is approved; scores are not superscored and must be under 2 years old.Required
- High-school transcriptiYour high school counselor must submit an English copy of the transcript through the Common App.Required
- Teacher recommendationiLetters of recommendation are required; the school prefers one from a core teacher and one from a counselor or principal.Required
- Counselor recommendationiLetters of recommendation are required; the school prefers one from a college counselor or principal.Required
- SATACTOptional
- InterviewiThe school does not take interview requests, but an optional InitialView interview can be submitted.Optional
- Proof of fundsiApplicants not seeking need-based aid submit the Certificate of Finances Form; those seeking it submit the CSS Profile.Required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 190 United States schools admitting 40–70% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 164 United States schools admitting 40–70% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Common Application deadline – Early Decision I (international) (ED)Applicationabout31days
- Supporting documents deadline – Early Decision I (international) (ED)Documents+35 days
- Common Application deadline – Early Action (international) (EA)Application+47 days
- Supporting documents deadline – Early Action (international) (EA)Documents+52 days
- Enrollment deposit deadline – Early Decision I (international) (ED)Deposit+92 days
- Common Application deadline – Early Decision II (international) (ED2)Application+92 days
- Supporting documents deadline – Early Decision II (international) (ED2)Documents+98 days
- Common Application deadline – Regular Decision (international) (RD)Application+109 days
- Supporting documents deadline – Regular Decision (international) (RD)Documents+116 days
- Enrollment deposit deadline – Early Decision II (international) (ED2)Deposit+137 days
- Enrollment deposit deadline – Early Action (international) (EA)Deposit+168 days
- Enrollment deposit deadline – Regular Decision (international) (RD)Deposit+168 days
What the school weighs in admission
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
- GPAVery important
- RecommendationsVery important
- Application essayImportant
- Extracurricular activitiesImportant
- Character / personal qualitiesImportant
- Volunteer workImportant
- Work experienceImportant
- Class rankConsidered
- SATACTConsidered
- InterviewConsidered
- Talent / abilityConsidered
- First generationConsidered
- Alumni relationConsidered
- Geographical residenceConsidered
Admission odds in numbers
Early rounds & waitlist
Credit for exams
The school says AP credit is possible, but minimum scores are in a separate transfer credit policy not shown on these pages.
The school says IB credit is possible, but minimum scores are in a separate transfer credit policy not shown on these pages.
The school says A-Level credit is possible, but minimum grades are in a separate transfer credit policy not shown on these pages.
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
Detailed map
Academics & housing
Housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 12/10/2026How Duckling sources data