Program areas at University of The South
Instruction: in the college of arts and sciences, students work closely with distinguished and diverse faculty in a demanding course of humane and scientific study that prepares them for lives of achievement and service. A student-faculty ratio of 11:1 enables close student-faculty interaction in the classroom and allows for faculty guidance in student research.
Student services: a wide range of co-curricular and recreational opportunities are available to complement the academic experience and support student life. More than a hundred organizations and clubs facilitate social interaction between students and between students and the broader sewanee community.
Housing and auxiliary services: the college is a residential liberal arts college. Room and board programs are designed to encourage opportunities for conversation and community building beyond the classroom. Besides traditional residence dormitories, students may also choose to live in a theme house which brings together students with a common interest.
Other program services: other program expenses are primarily comprised of expenses related to faculty research activities, public service, and of expenses related to plant maintenance and operation.
Grants made by University of The South
Who funds University of The South
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Financials for University of The South
| Revenues | FYE 06/2024 | FYE 06/2023 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $23,086,399 | $21,937,356 | 5.2% |
| Program services | $137,772,888 | $131,440,388 | 4.8% |
| Investment income and dividends | $3,750,688 | $5,482,245 | -31.6% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $39,896 | $172,581 | -76.9% |
| Royalty revenue | $847,428 | $1,139,586 | -25.6% |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $27,294,621 | $15,109,242 | 80.6% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $192,791,920 | $175,281,398 | 10% |
Organizations like University of The South
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Trustees of the College of the Holy Cross | 501(c)(3) | Worcester, MA | $308,222,391 |
| St. Olaf College | 501(c)(3) | Northfield, MN | $299,892,996 |
| Augustana College | 501(c)(3) | Rock Island, IL | $169,971,317 |
| Taylor University | 501(c)(3) | Upland, IN | $186,719,383 |
| Georgian Court University (GCU) | 501(c)(3) | Lakewood, NJ | $71,804,009 |
| Fairfield University | 501(c)(3) | Fairfield, CT | $489,308,458 |
| Ohio Wesleyan University (OWU) | 501(c)(3) | Delaware, OH | $112,058,713 |
| La Sierra University | 501(c)(3) | Riverside, CA | $71,721,743 |
| Salve Regina University | 501(c)(3) | Newport, RI | $136,593,065 |
| Anderson University (AU) | 501(c)(3) | Anderson, SC | $148,382,342 |
Data update history
July 13, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
July 2, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutions
Issues
Education
Characteristics
ChristianReligiousConservation easementOperates internationallyNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 735 University Ave
- Sewanee, TN 37383
- County
- Franklin County, TN
- Website URL
- new.sewanee.edu/Â
- Phone
- (931) 598-1349
- Facebook page
- sewaneeÂ
- Twitter profile
- @univofthesouthÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 62-0475697
- Fiscal year end
- June
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1858
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- B42: Undergraduate College (4-year)
- NAICS code, primary
- 611310: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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