History
Sewanee was founded in 1857 by clergy and lay delegates from Episcopal dioceses throughout the south. They selected a site in Sewanee, atop the Cumberland Plateau about 50 miles west of Chattanooga, and local landowners and the Sewanee Mining Company donated nearly 10,000 acres for the enterprise.
Education
38 majors, 44 minors, and 15 special programs, along with pre-professional programs in business, health/medicine, education, engineering, and law.
Research
Sewanee is a recognized leader in undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative work across all academic programs. Faculty members integrate original research and scholarship into the classroom and encourage their students to join them. In the process, students enhance their knowledge, hone their skills, and improve their postgraduate prospects.
Career
Careers Center
- We help students discover their strengths, learn career skills through workshops and individual appointments to explore potential majors, careers, internships and jobs. Students gain real-world job experience through our strong internship program, tools for graduate or professional school applications and an extensive Sewanee network.
Sewanee The University Of The South Key Statistics & Highlights
- 5 Masters
- 306 Scholarships
- 22 Academic Staff
- 1,710 Students
- 80 Students (int'l)
- Private Institution Type
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11000 USD
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Various benefits
Deadline
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Various benefits
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Other Scholarships For Graduate Students
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72000 USD
Deadline
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Various benefits
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Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
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25600 USD
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Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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Deadline
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40000 AUD
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Various benefits
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Various benefits
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Deadline
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30000 USD
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Various benefits
Deadline
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11000 USD
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16800 USD
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Sewanee The University Of The South Student Reviews & Awards
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A Challenging but Rewarding Start
As a freshman from Bangladesh studying Biology at Sewanee, my experience so far has been exciting and eye-opening. The classes are small, which makes it easy to connect with professors and ask questions, and I’ve really appreciated the hands-on lab sessions—they make complex topics feel more understandable. Campus life is vibrant, and I’ve enjoyed joining student clubs and meeting people from all over the world. Adjusting to a new culture and academic pace was challenging at first, especially balancing coursework and adapting to discussion-heavy classes, but the support from professors and peers has made it manageable. Overall, I feel like I’m growing academically and personally, and I’m optimistic about the rest of my time here.
University of Sinú: Beacon of Academic Excellence
The Universidad del Sinú is committed to quality, comprehensive training and social responsibility, thinking about the development of communities through the qualification of its human talent and the generation of capacities for its strengthening.
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my university is like any tunisian university , just still not understanding about the future life of students and not working based on the demands of the market just working based on a very old programms , and not ready or seeking developpment
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Student services
- Today, the Order works parallel with the Student Government to voice student opinion. It is also uniquely charged with the maintenance and promotion of the spirit, traditions, and ideals of the University. In addition, the OG runs the Election Committee, which is composed of all Proctors and is chaired by the President of the Order.
- The Student Government shall provide an opportunity for students to engage actively with and enact change within the University of the South. Furthermore, the Student Government shall be responsible for continuously engaging the student body in conversations concerning the activities of the University.
Housing services
- Residence Halls
- Theme Houses
- Language Houses
Library services
Jessie Ball duPont Library
- Most of the Library's 750,000 printed volumes are in the Main Collection, which is arranged in Library of Congress Classification order throughout all floors of the building.
- Fooshee/Browsing Collection
- Graphic Novel Collection
- William Theodore Allen Physics Reading Room
- Government Information Collection
- Periodicals (Journals, Magazines, Newspapers)
- Reference Collection
ICT services
- There are large TV lounges.
- WI-FI
Medical services
University Health Services (UHS) is here to keep you healthy while you focus on your studies at the University of the South. The UHS clinic provides primary medical care tailored to the unique needs of college students.
- Evaluation and treatment of illness and injuries
- Health education and information
- Physical exams
- Emergency contraception
- Immunizations
- Diagnostic laboratory testing
Campus life
- The Domain: 13,000 acres of forests, bluffs, meadows, lakes, and caves is a significant research and recreational resource for students and faculty.
- The Sewanee Outing Program (SOP) gives students the chance to explore Sewanee’s Domain, our 13,000-acre campus, the surrounding region, and wilderness areas across the United States. Trips include hiking, biking, canoeing, climbing, swimming, caving ... and that's just on the Domain!
- Spirituality, faith, religion, and community are vibrant aspects of life on the Domain. We invite you to bring your own faith, ask questions, and be part of our community.
Sports facilities
- Indoor running/walking track
- 3-court multi-purpose recreation area
- Swimming Pool
- Fitness room
- Free weight room
- Indoor tennis courts
- Squash and raquetball courts
- Bouldering wall
Student clubs
- Alpha Delta Pi
- Alpha Delta Theta
- African and Caribbean Student Association
- Alpha Tau Omega
- Alpha Tau Zeta
- Gamma Sigma Phi
- Gamma Tau Upsilon
- Greek Life
- Bonner Leader & Canale Programs
- Afro Blend
- All Saints' Chapel
- Alpha Psi Lam
Accreditation
The University of the South is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master’s, and doctorate degrees.
Sewanee The University Of The South Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
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Sewanee City