The only thing easier than realizing that you want to apply to Sewanee is actually doing it.
Sewanee had 4,578 applicants for the class of 2026.
Admission Facts
28%
of applicants applied Early Decision.
416
First-year students enrolled.
50%
of enrolled students applied test-optional.
Admission, Aid, & Deposit Timeline
All applicants, no matter their admission round, are fully eligible for need-based aid and scholarship consideration so as long as they submit all requirements by their admission deadline. Enrollment deposits are non-refundable after your deposit deadline.
| Round | Admission Deadline | Admission & Scholarship Notifications | Deposit Deadline |
| Spring Transfer | Nov. 1 | Rolling | Dec. 3 |
| Early Decision I | Nov. 15 | Early Dec. | Jan. 15 |
| Early Action | Dec. 1 | Late Jan. | May 1 |
| Early Decision II | Jan. 15 | Late Jan. | March 1 |
| Regular Decision | Feb. 1 | Early March | May 1 |
| Fall Transfer | June 1 | Rolling | July 1 |
Early Decision
For students who realize that Sewanee is not only a great college choice, but the only college choice for them, there’s no better option than Early Decision. By applying Early Decision, a student will submit an Early Decision Agreement stating they will withdraw all other college applications if admitted to Sewanee.
Early Action
There are plenty of students who are over-the-moon about Sewanee but feel more comfortable keeping their options open. For those students, Early Action is a great option.
Regular Decision
The Regular Decision deadline is a student's last chance to apply to Sewanee and is a good option for students who need a little bit more time to complete their application.
Transfer
Transfer applicants are students who are applying to Sewanee after enrolling at another college or university. Sewanee enrolls transfer students twice a year. For students interested applying for spring transfer, the priority deadline is Nov. 1. For students interested applying for fall transfer, the priority deadline is June 1.
More about Sewanee
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Welcome to the Domain
A visit to the Domain (it's what we call our 13,000-acre campus) is the best way to determine if Sewanee is a good fit for you. Once you set foot on campus, spend time with our students and professors, or take a stroll through Abbo's Alley, we are confident that Sewanee will find its way into your heart.
Programs of Study
38 Majors, 44 Minors, 3 certificates & More
Our small classes mean that your voice will be heard, your contribution will be expected, and your opinion will be listened to (and disagreed with, and challenged, and seen from a different perspective, and pushed in a new direction, and considered—and you know what? Maybe we’re both right. See how it works?).
Campus Life
Welcome movers, shakers, dreamers, explorers, and soon-to-be lifelong friends.
We're a community where everyone has a place and there's a place for everyone. Group study? We'll bring our notes. Rock climbing? We're geared up and ready. Jam session? Sure, we'll play with you. Whatever you want to do, at Sewanee, you'll never have to go it alone. Unless you need your space. Then, we totally get it.
