by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Sewanee ranks in comparison to other schools with literature programs.
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The bachelor's program at Sewanee was ranked #5 on College Factual's Best Schools for literature list. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Literature Schools | 5 |
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Sewanee paid an average of $1,670 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $53,418 | $53,418 |
| Fees | $286 | $286 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,338 | $15,338 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,750 | $1,750 |
Learn more about Sewanee tuition and fees.
Of the 36 literature students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Sewanee, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sewanee - The University of the South with a bachelor's in literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Sewanee does not offer an online option for its literature bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Sewanee Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in literature from Sewanee in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Sewanee are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sewanee - The University of the South with a master's in literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the literature majors at Sewanee - The University of the South.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.