Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $71,986. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $56,120 |
| Housing & meals | $15,338 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 |
| Personal & travel | $1,750 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,422 |
| Total cost of attendance | $71,986 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
The University of the South net price compared with other Tennessee colleges
The University of the South has the 34th-lowest average net price of 37 Tennessee colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | King University | $22,347 | 48% | $59,831 |
| 30 | Southern Adventist University | $24,345 | 49% | $53,723 |
| 31 | Lipscomb University | $24,739 | 72% | $55,541 |
| 32 | Welch College | $25,263 | 53% | $42,198 |
| 33 | Union University | $27,171 | 66% | $53,990 |
| 34 | The University of the South | $27,872 | 80% | $64,911 |
| 35 | Rhodes College | $28,585 | 85% | $66,651 |
| 36 | Fisk University | $32,020 | 30% | $45,454 |
| 37 | Belmont University | $33,147 | 71% | $55,930 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Tennessee colleges →
Why The University of the South costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of the South | 57% | $27,872 | 80% | $64,911 | This school |
| Rhodes College | 50% | $28,585 | 85% | $66,651 | |
| Freed-Hardeman University | 60% | $21,574 | 71% | $47,485 | |
| Union University | 60% | $27,171 | 66% | $53,990 | |
| Lipscomb University | 68% | $24,739 | 72% | $55,541 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
The University of the South would cost you $713 less per year than Rhodes College, on average.
- Higher sticker price at The University of the South, mostly from higher housing & meal costs (+$2,428).
- The University of the South gives aided families $1,563 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Tennessee resident | The University of the South | Rhodes College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $56,120 | $57,110 | −$990 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $1,125 | +$75 |
| Housing & meals | $15,338 | $12,910 | +$2,428 |
| Personal & travel | $1,750 | $2,619 | −$869 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,422 | −$2,628 | +$206 |
| Sticker price | $71,986 | $71,136 | +$850 |
| Average grants | −$44,114 | −$42,551 | −$1,563 |
| You pay | $27,872 | $28,585 | −$713 |
“+” means The University of the South costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
The University of the South cost questions
How much is tuition at The University of the South?
Tuition and fees are $56,120 a year.
What is the total cost of attending The University of the South?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $71,986 a year.
What do families actually pay at The University of the South?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $27,872 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $10,485; $48–75k pay $17,746; $110k+ pay $38,762.
How much debt do The University of the South graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $17,750, and 2.0% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to The University of the South overview