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General Contact
- School Code: 353400
- Phone: (931) 685-5013
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
66.71%FINANCIAL AID RATE
92%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
10:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$23,601Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Creative Writing Courses
The creative writing degree program at Sewanee – The University of the South offers students instruction on the process and techniques of composing literary pieces such as short stories, poetry, novels, personal essays, and more. Students who graduate from the creative writing degree program may pursue a writing career as an essayist, novelist, editor, creative writing teacher, poet, human interest feature writer, and more. Courses in the program include technical and editorial skills, literary criticism, and the marketing of completed manuscripts. Get more details below including other Tennessee colleges that offer creative writing courses.
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Sewanee – The University of the South (Sewanee)
1405 Madison St, Shelbyville, TN
Sewanee - The University of the South is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Sewanee, Tennessee, which is a predominantly rural area. The school maintains a Protestant Episcopal Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Sewanee - The University of the South has an annual student enrollment of over a thousand.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- English Language And Literature
- Psychology
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Social Sciences
- Theology And Religious Vocations
- History
Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Either the SAT or ACT exam can be taken in order to apply to Sewanee - The University of the South. Scores between 26 to 30 on the ACT or 1700 to 2000 on the SAT are required to greatly increase the chance of admission. Roughly 60% of all applicant were admitted at Sewanee - The University of the South, with 24% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at admission.sewanee.edu.
The cost of tuition is nearly $36,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is estimated to be $5,300. Some students at Sewanee - The University of the South may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.
Sewanee - The University of the South offers several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
To see a full list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.sewanee.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Creative Writing Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Sewanee – The University of the South offers a master's degree program in creative writing.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 5 |
Female | 7 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Black | 1 |
White | 10 |
Multiple Races | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Creative Writing program at Sewanee, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, english language and literature teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.4% from 2014 to 2024
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
Description
All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.
Editors
Description
Plan, coordinate, or edit content of material for publication. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication. Includes technical editors.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, editors employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -5.3% from 2014 to 2024
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
Description
Create original written works, such as scripts, essays, prose, poetry or song lyrics, for publication or performance.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, poets, lyricists and creative writers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.3% from 2014 to 2024
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the candidates Sewanee accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Sewanee – The University of the South may provide services to students like:- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assistance to find work
- Day care
Intercollegiate Athletics
Sewanee – The University of the South is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (368)
- Basketball (368)
- Track and Field (368)
- Field Hockey
- Football (368)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Equestrian