The University of the South admitted 56% of applicants for fall 2025 (2,570 of 4,555, Common Data Set 2025-26). The University of the South admitted 71% of early decision applicants (176 of 248). The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1210–1360.
The numbers
Applied
4,555
fall 2025
ACT, middle 50%
27–31
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
18%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$0
waivers exist
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Can I get into The University of the South?
56% of applicants get in
Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1210–1360 on the SAT.
Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
4,555 applied, 2,570 admitted, fall 2025 (Common Data Set).
Does The University of the South need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked The University of the South's fall 2027 rule yet. The University of the South didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
Essay, activities, character, volunteering, work experience.
Also considered
Class rank, SAT or ACT scores, interview, talent or ability, first in your family to go to college, A parent or relative went there, where you live, showing interest (visits, emails).
As The University of the South rates each factor in its Common Data Set, fall 2025.
Questions people ask
What is The University of the South's acceptance rate?
The University of the South admitted 56% of applicants for fall 2025 (2,570 of 4,555, Common Data Set 2025-26).
What SAT score do you need for The University of the South?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1210–1360. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (Common Data Set, fall 2025).
Is it easier to get into The University of the South early decision?
For fall 2025, 176 of 248 early decision applicants got in (71%), against 56% overall. Early decision is binding: if you get in, you go. Early applicants often include recruited athletes and legacies, so the gap overstates the advantage for most students.
Where these numbers come from
Admit rate and applicants: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
GPA, early rounds and wait list: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
