US CollegesGetting in
The University of the South admits 57% of those who apply, which makes it moderately selective. The median admission rate of colleges on this site that report one is 77%. The average SAT score of admitted students is 1344 out of 1600 (midpoints: 655 in reading and writing, 640 in maths). The midpoint ACT score is 29 out of 36.
What it costs
| Tuition and fees for a year | $58,226 |
| Room and meals on campus | $16,628 |
| Books and supplies | $500 |
| Average full cost of a year (tuition, living, books), before aid | $74,398 |
| Average net price after grants and scholarships | $31,931 |
The net price is what students who got federal aid paid on average for a year after grants and scholarships were taken off. It is 100% above the median net price of colleges in Tennessee on this site ($15,965). International students normally pay the published tuition and do not receive US federal aid.
Net price by family income
| Family income a year | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | $20,205 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $14,784 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $26,325 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $27,659 |
| Above $110,000 | $40,379 |
For students who received federal aid. A negative figure means grants were larger than the cost counted.
For an estimate that fits your own family, use the college's net price calculator.
Results
| Measure | This college | TN median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students who come back for a second year | 89% | 70% | 73% |
| Students who finish their degree (within one and a half times the normal length) | 79% | 46% | 49% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $72,175 | $48,641 | $53,132 |
| Median federal loan debt of those who finish | $21,250 | $19,567 | $19,994 |
Medians are the middle value of the colleges on this site in Tennessee and in the whole country. Completion and return rates count first-time, full-time students. Earnings and debt count students who received federal aid.
The students
19% of undergraduates receive a Pell Grant, the federal grant for students from lower-income families. 32% take a federal student loan. The undergraduate body is 53% women and 47% men. By undergraduate numbers it is number 34 of the 62 colleges in Tennessee on this site that report a size; the middle-sized one has 1,810.
Other colleges in Tennessee of a similar size
- Union UniversityJackson, private nonprofit
- Lincoln Memorial UniversityHarrogate, private nonprofit
- Bethel UniversityMcKenzie, private nonprofit
- Trevecca Nazarene UniversityNashville, private nonprofit
- Strayer University-TennesseeNashville, private for-profit
- Carson-Newman UniversityJefferson City, private nonprofit
Common questions
What is the acceptance rate of The University of the South?
The University of the South admits 57% of applicants, according to the College Scorecard.
How much is tuition at The University of the South?
Published tuition and fees are $58,226 a year. Most students with aid pay less: see the net price.
What is the graduation rate of The University of the South?
79% of first-time, full-time students finish within one and a half times the normal length of the course.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education, data released on 2 November 2026; checked in November 2026. Net price, debt and earnings describe students who received US federal aid. Costs change each year. This is official data for general information, not advice: confirm costs and admission rules on the college's own website and at collegescorecard.ed.gov.