Outcomes at Sewanee
Graduation Rate
81.48%
Transfer-out Rate
15.79%
Retention Rate
88.00%
The graduation rate at The University of the South is 81.48% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. 418 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 513 candidates.
The transfer-out rate is 15.79% that is much lower (most first-time students continue to attend) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. The retention rate (full-time students) is 88% that is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between The University of the South and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at The University of the South. 418 students have completed and 81 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 1 student still enrolled and 13 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 513 | 513 |
| Completers | 418 (81.48%) | 418 |
| Transfer-out | 81 (15.79%) | 81 |
| Still Enrolled | 1 (0.19%) | 1 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 13 (2.53%) | 13 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 381 students have completed in 4 years and additional 32 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 381 (74.27%) |
176 (67.95%) |
205 (80.71%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 32 (6.24%) |
26 (10.04%) |
6 (2.36%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 5 (0.97%) |
5 (1.93%) |
0 (0.00%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 81.48% (418/513) | 79.92% (207/259) | 83.07% (211/254) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 100.00% (1/1) | - (0/0) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| Asian | 100.00% (8/8) | 100.00% (4/4) | 100.00% (4/4) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 79.17% (19/24) | 77.78% (7/9) | 80.00% (12/15) |
| Hispanic | 77.78% (21/27) | 64.29% (9/14) | 92.31% (12/13) |
| White | 81.47% (343/421) | 80.18% (174/217) | 82.84% (169/204) |
| Two or More Race | 78.57% (11/14) | 100.00% (5/5) | 66.67% (6/9) |