More selective than 88% of Tennessee colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
17% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 39% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose The University of the South over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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The University of the South SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, The University of the South is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 640 | 710 |
| SAT math | 620 | 680 |
| ACT composite | 27 | 31 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1260 | 1390 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
The University of the South admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 57% | 640–710 | 620–680 | 27–31 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 51% | 633–710 | 603–688 | 27–32 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is The University of the South compared with other Tennessee colleges?
The University of the South has the 5th-lowest acceptance rate of 34 Tennessee colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vanderbilt University | 6% | 94% | $15,846 |
| 2 | Fisk University | 37% | 30% | $32,020 |
| 3 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | 42% | 74% | $18,976 |
| 4 | Rhodes College | 50% | 85% | $28,585 |
| 5 | The University of the South | 57% | 80% | $27,872 |
| 6 | Freed-Hardeman University | 60% | 71% | $21,574 |
| 7 | Bethel University | 60% | 35% | $12,595 |
| 8 | Union University | 60% | 66% | $27,171 |
| 9 | Maryville College | 61% | 50% | $19,360 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Tennessee colleges →
Who enrolls at The University of the South
College Scorecard; IPEDS
The University of the South admissions questions
What is the The University of the South acceptance rate?
The University of the South accepts 57% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,554 of 5,018 applicants were admitted.
Does The University of the South require the SAT or ACT?
The University of the South considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 17% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 39% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for The University of the South?
The middle 50% of The University of the South enrolled first-year students scored 1260–1390 on the SAT and 27–31 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at The University of the South?
18% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (449 of 2,554).
Is The University of the South getting harder to get into?
The University of the South accepted 57% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 51% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to The University of the South overview