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52.3%Acceptance
$53,698Tuition
1,598Students
82%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$64,911Earnings
#6 in TennesseePrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalLiberal ArtsNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24Protestant Episcopal

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$53,698
Out-of-State Tuition
$53,698
Average Net Price
$27,498
Students Receiving Financial Aid
14.9%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$15,338
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$15,338
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance
$70,236
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,855
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$242/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
82.6%
Students Taking Federal Loans
30.1%
Pell Grant Recipients
14.9%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $10,970
$30,001 – $48,000 $14,429
$48,001 – $75,000 $18,421
$75,001 – $110,000 $26,923
$110,001+ $37,122

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Cost Overview

Families at Sewanee pay an average of $27,498 annually after aid, making the four-year total around $110,000. The cost varies dramatically by income: families earning under $30,000 pay just $10,970 per year, while those making over $110,000 pay $37,122. Only 15% of students receive Pell Grants, reflecting the school's affluent student body.

Graduates leave with a median debt of $22,855, translating to monthly payments of $242. That burden feels manageable against median earnings of $64,911 ten years out. The school's 13,000-acre mountain campus and small classes come at a premium, but 29% of students receive institutional grants averaging $33,419.

Low-income families get the best financial deal here, thanks to generous need-based aid that makes this Episcopal liberal arts college surprisingly affordable for those who qualify.

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