Below are the key facts about this program at Sewanee. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Sewanee among the top schools in the country for english language & literature, coming in at #65 out of 779 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best English Language & Literature Schools | 65 of 779 |
| Best English Language & Literature Schools in Tennessee | 2 of 13 |
| Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region | 12 of 152 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in english language & literature at Sewanee, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 47 |
| Master’s | 12 |
The english language & literature field at Sewanee covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Literature | 41 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 18 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of the South conferred 47 bachelor’s degrees in english language & literature.
Sewanee holds a strong position among schools offering english language & literature at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $49,146 | $55,822 |
| Fees | $298 | $298 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 45% of english language & literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of english language & literature bachelor’s degree graduates at Sewanee were White. Approximately 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of the South with a bachelor’s in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Sewanee. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in English Language & Literature | 12 |