Sewanee: University of the SouthAcceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information

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Deadline
February 1, 2023
170 Days Left
Admissions Department
735 University Avenue Sewanee, TN 37383-1000
(800) 522-2234
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is not accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject Req Reco
English 4
Mathematics 3 4
Science 2 4
Foreign Language 2 4
Social Studies 1 2
History 1 2
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Recommended February 1
SAT Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Only Not reported Not reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not reported Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only Considered if submitted February 1
ACT Writing Test Policy Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Used for admission , ACT: Used for admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
735 University Avenue
Sewanee
TN
37383-1000
Phone
(800) 522-2234
Fax
(931) 598-1145
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
February 1, 2023
Application Fee
No fee required
Application Fee Waiver
Not reported
Regular Admission Notification
March 15
Accept Offer of Admission
May 1
Waiting List Used
Yes
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Early Decision Deadline
November 15, January 15
Early Decision Notification
December 15, January 30
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Action Deadline
December 1
Early Action Notification
January 30
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Letters of Recommendation
2 required for all freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Ethnicity X
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
56% of 4,191 applicants were admitted
Women
58% of 2,221 applicants were admitted
Men
53% of 1,970 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
490 (21%) of 2,350 admitted students enrolled
Women
271 (21%) of 1,298 admitted students enrolled
Men
219 (21%) of 1,052 admitted students enrolled
Students Offered Wait List
625
Students Accepting Wait List Position
156
Students Admitted From Wait List
16
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
Not Reported
3.50 - 3.74
Not Reported
3.25 - 3.49
Not Reported
3.00 - 3.24
Not Reported
2.50 - 2.99
Not Reported
2.00 - 2.49
Not Reported
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 617 average , 560-670 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
16%
Score of 600 - 700
42%
Score of 500 - 600
39%
Score of 400 - 500
3%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
SAT EBRW: 632 average , 600-670 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
16%
Score of 600 - 700
60%
Score of 500 - 600
22%
Score of 400 - 500
2%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
27 average , 25-30 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
35%
Score of 24 - 29
45%
Score of 18 - 23
19%
Score of 12 - 17
1%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
ACT Math: 26
Score of 30 - 36
14%
Score of 24 - 29
60%
Score of 18 - 23
22%
Score of 12 - 17
4%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
ACT Eng: 29
Score of 30 - 36
48%
Score of 24 - 29
33%
Score of 18 - 23
18%
Score of 12 - 17
1%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 31%
Top quarter: 66%
Top half: 89%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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