Sewanee, TN · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

The University of the South

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 1,693-student campus.

9.45
Incidents / 1k students
#2,868
Rank of 3,050
#75
TN rank
1,693
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

The University of the South reports 9.45 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,868 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.

9.45
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,868
of 3,050 ranked nationally
9
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

+7 reported incidents

The University of the South increased from 2 to 9 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

The University of the South is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Sewanee, TN, enrolling approximately 1,693 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 24 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within TN, it ranks #75 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 1,693 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at The University of the South is "Burglary" with 12 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in TN averaging 4.02 incidents per 1,000 students, The University of the South reports 135% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.

Safety Score

9.45 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2868

See peer comparison

State Rank (TN)

#75

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

9

across 11 crime categories

Safety percentile vs. peers

The University of the South percentile rank 6.0%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2868 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

The University of the South reports 135% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$56,120
Out-of-State Tuition
$56,120
Avg Net Price
$27,872
Median Debt
$22,855
Pell Grant Recipients
16%
How does this cost rank in TN? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
57%
SAT Average
1344
SAT Math Range
620–680
ACT Average
29
ACT Range
27–31

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
81%
Retention Rate
89%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$53,456
Median Earnings (10yr)
$64,911
Loan Repayment (3yr)
87%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

The University of the South: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 31% (13 → 9 incidents)

051015 202120222023 13 9 ▼ -30.8%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 100
Arson 000
Burglary 318
Fondling 300
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 201
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 014
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Fires Inj. Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 0 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 2 6
Liquor 2023 6 40
Weapons 2023 1 0
Drugs 2022 0 9
Liquor 2022 2 24
Weapons 2022 0 2
Drugs 2021 6 23
Liquor 2021 2 16
Weapons 2021 1 13

The University of the South vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

TN

The University of the South

9.45 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,868
Enrollment
1,693
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

AdventHealth University
Orlando, FL · 1,692 enrolled
Safety Score 4.73
University of South Carolina-Sumter
Sumter, SC · 1,692 enrolled
Safety Score 0.59
Wilson College
Chambersburg, PA · 1,694 enrolled
Safety Score 2.36
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis
Memphis, TN · 1,691 enrolled
Safety Score 2.37
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln, NE · 1,690 enrolled
Safety Score 10.06

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest The University of the South nationally (rank #2868), regardless of size or state.

University of Redlands
Redlands, CA
National Rank #2867
Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN
National Rank #2869
Babson College
Babson Park, MA
National Rank #2866
Simpson College
Indianola, IA
National Rank #2870
Friends University
Wichita, KS
National Rank #2865

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The University of the South safe?
The University of the South has a safety score of 9.45 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,868 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at The University of the South?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does The University of the South compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in TN.
Does The University of the South have fire safety data?
Yes. The University of the South reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding The University of the South's Safety Profile

The University of the South in Sewanee, TN enrolls 1,693 students and has a safety score of 9.45 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2868 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 2 in 2022 to 9 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.

What this means for you

The University of the South's 9.45 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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