Sewanee: The University of the South: what international applicants need

What are Sewanee: The University of the South's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Sewanee: The University of the South has 4 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Decision on November 15, 2026, Early Action on December 1, 2026, Early Decision II on January 15, 2027, and Regular Decision on February 1, 2027.

• Early Decision is binding: if you're admitted, you commit to attend and withdraw your other applications.
• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Sewanee: The University of the South's acceptance rate?

56.9% for students who started in fall 2024: Sewanee: The University of the South admitted 2,676 of its 4,703 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Sewanee: The University of the South require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. Sewanee: The University of the South is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Decision deadline (November 15, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (February 1, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for Sewanee: The University of the South?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 620–680 in Math and 640–710 in Reading and Writing (17% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 27–31.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Sewanee: The University of the South's application fee for international students?

Sewanee: The University of the South charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Sewanee: The University of the South accept?

Sewanee: The University of the South doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Sewanee: The University of the South require?

Sewanee: The University of the South requires one teacher recommendation and a counselor recommendation for 2026–27.

• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Sewanee: The University of the South require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. Sewanee: The University of the South requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

How many international students does Sewanee: The University of the South have?

58 of Sewanee: The University of the South's 1,644 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 3.5%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Sewanee: The University of the South cost for international students?

Sewanee: The University of the South's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $56,120, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $16,028. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $74,398 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source

Does Sewanee: The University of the South give financial aid to international students?

Yes. In 2023-24, Sewanee: The University of the South gave institutional scholarships or grants to 71 international undergraduates.

• Number of international students aided: the university's Common Data Set 2023-24 Source