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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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Music Degree
The music program at Sewanee – The University of the South prepares students to become a performing musician, music educator, composer, theorist, musicologist, or a professional in another musical field. The program focuses on learning to play music as well as music history, theory, and composition. Program courses include: performance, music history and literature, composition, music theory, arts management, and conducting. Get more details below including other Tennessee colleges that offer music degrees.
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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 Music Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Sewanee offers a bachelor's degree program in music.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 0 |
Female | 2 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Black | 1 |
White | 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
Students who have completed the Music program at Sewanee – The University of the South, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Description
Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.
Singers
Description
Sing songs on stage, radio, television, or motion pictures.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, singers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.5% 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