290 Quintard Rd., Sewanee, TN 37375 - 
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"At SAS, education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." St. Andrew's-Sewanee offers small classes, individualized attention, a rigorous college preparatory program and the opportunity to enroll in college courses at the nearby University of the South. The scenic, 550-acre campus perched atop the Cumberland Plateau serves both as classroom/laboratory and the setting for a rich array of extracurricular experiences from traditional arts and athletics to mountain biking, climbing and caving.
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St. Andrew's-Sewanee
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. (Boarding) | 9-12 | 9-12 |
| Grades Offered (Day) | 6-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Episcopal | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1868 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 550 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 255 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 8% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 16% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 45% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1430 - 1870 | - |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 14 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 132 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 72% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $10 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $38,475 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $16,040 (Middle School (day only) $15,865) |
$23,900 |
| Tuition international students | $39,475 | $40,100 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 51% | 34% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $13,194 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar. 1 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Anne Chenoweth | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Linda Ashby | |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 17 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Climbing | Cross Country | |
| Dance | Football | |
| Golf | Mountain Biking | |
| Rock Climbing | Soccer | |
| Softball | Swimming | |
| Tennis | Track and Field | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | Volleyball | |
| Wrestling | ||
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 32 | 24 |
Extracurriculars
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| Aerobics / Yoga | Art Co-op | |
| Athletic Trainer | Belly Dancing | |
| Blue & Gold Guides | Dance | |
| ECO-SAS | Fellowship of Christian Athletes | |
| Global Outreach | Honor Council | |
| Horseback Riding | International Club | |
| Literary Magazine | Math Club | |
| Mountain Biking | Mountain Lion Club | |
| Music Lessons | Outing / Wilderness | |
| Outreach | Pep Club | |
| Proctors | Radio Station | |
| Recycle Club | Rock Climbing | |
| Scouting | Student Vestry | |
| Theatre | Ultimate Frisbee | |
| Videography | Weight Training | |
| Write Club | Yearbook | |
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2008-2011 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| Middle Tennessee State University | 13 | |
| Sewanee: The University of the South | 13 | |
| University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | 7 | |
| Emory University | 5 | |
| Tennessee Tech | 5 | |
| University of Tennessee - Knoxville | 5 | |
| University of Alabama | 4 | |
| Eckerd College | 3 | |
| Indiana University | 3 | |
| Middlebury College | 2 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes:
- Parents praise SAS for the enthusiasm of the faculty, staff and administration and the complete dedication to challenging their students to seek academic and personal success.
- Students love SAS because of the respect they receive from all members of the campus community, the lack of cliques, and the opportunities to "get off the bench" and participate in a wide variety of academic, athletic and artistic opportunities.
- Better than AP - Eligible students take courses for college credit at the University of the South, one of the top-ranked liberal arts colleges in the U.S.
- Grounded in the traditions of the Episcopal Church, St. Andrew's-Sewanee welcomes students of all traditions and celebrates diversity of faith and thought while encouraging students to search for a deeper understanding of life, purpose and service.
- The School's LEADS Program (Leadership, Environment, Adventure, Discovery, Service) provides afternoon and weekend programs for outdoor adventure with a goal of leadership development and service to surrounding communities.
- School accreditations: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- James Agee - Pulitzer-prize winning writer
- Kix Brooks '73 - Grammy-award winning singer, host of American Country Countdown
- Elisabeth Rohm - Television and movie actress
- Robert Temple '61 - Author and documentary film maker
- Dr. George P. Garrett, Jr. '46 - Poet Laureate of Virginia
- Stephen Alvarez '83 - National Geographic Photographer
- Sean Bridgers '86 - Television and movie actor
- Eban Goodstein '78 - Economist, author, and environmental educator
- Profile last updated: 10/05/2011
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