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St. Andrew's-Sewanee School

5.00 (6 reviews)
290 Quintard Rd. Sewanee TN 37375
Tel: (931) 598-5651
www.sasweb.org
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: (Boarding Students) 7-12
  • Grades: (Day Students) 6-12
  • Enrollment: 185 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $64,500
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $27,200
  • Acceptance rate: 83%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update
St. Andrew's-Sewanee School Photo #4 - With 25 teams and a variety of PEAK programs, at St. Andrew's-Sewanee no one is left sitting on the bench. In addition to the usual athletic offerings, SAS offers Outdoor Adventure, a Mind-Body-Exercise program, varsity Mountain Biking, and a competitive climbing team.
St. Andrew's-Sewanee School Photo #5 - SAS students excel at the creative arts and are regularly accepted to top-flight art schools across the country. The SAS Gallery welcomes professional artists throughout the year for exhibitions and student workshops and McCrory Hall hosts professional actors and musicians. In the summers, SAS is home to Shakerag Workshops, a nationally-recognized art program for adults.
St. Andrew's-Sewanee School Photo #6 - At St. Andrew's-Sewanee leadership means starting your own activities and organizations, not just filling someone else's shoes. In addition to serving as proctors and admissions ambassadors, students operate their own radio station, organize service opportunities, design clothing, and grow food for the dining hall. What would you like to do?
St. Andrew's-Sewanee School Photo #7 - We know boarding school can never be quite the same as home but small residential houses help to make life a bit cozier. Just 12-15 students share each house with a faculty family and are supervised by houseparents who are there to lend a hand with homework or help you to navigate a difficult social situation.
St. Andrew's-Sewanee School Photo #8 - Sewanee is a small town that's big on education. Thanks to a special relationship with the University of the South, students at St. Andrew's-Sewanee enjoy the opportunity to take college courses for free, attend dozens of concerts and lectures each year, and have access to a research library. Sewanee's downtown offers coffee houses, restaurants, and gift shops.
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About the School

  • Challenge. Balance. Joy. St. Andrew`s-Sewanee School is a private, co-educational, Episcopal, boarding and day college preparatory school serving 200 students in grades 6-12. We CHALLENGE our students to fulfill their greatest potential while helping them to cultivate lives of BALANCE and JOY.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: (Boarding Students) 7-12
  • Grades: (Day Students) 6-12
  • Enrollment: 185 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $64,500
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $27,200
  • Acceptance rate: 83%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. Andrew's-Sewanee School ranks among the top 10 schools with < 200 students (out of 80 schools) for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Large student body (number of students)
School Resources
Large financial endowment
School Resources
Highest endowment/student
Offering Breadth
Most extracurriculars offered

School Overview

2026 School Data
St. Andrew's-Sewanee School
Boarding School Avg.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)
7-12
8-12
Grades Offered (Day)
6-12
PK-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Yes
Supports Learning Differences (LD)
Yes
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Mild Learning Differences
n/a
Religious Affiliation
Episcopal
Non-denominational
Year Founded
1868
1906
Campus Size
550 acres
130 acres
Last Day of School
Sun. May 16, 2027
School Motto
Challenge Balance Joy

Student Body

Enrollment
185 students
319 students
% Students of Color
12%
27%
% International Students
10%
21%
% Students Boarding
35%
65%
Average SAT Score
1190
(Out of 1600)
* National Avg. »View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)
1050 - 1350
-
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
*National Avg. »View
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No

Academic Profile

Saturday Classes
No
No
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Average Class Size
15 students
12
* National Avg. »18
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
ESL Courses Offered
Yes
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
53%
73%
Summer Program Offered
Yes
Yes
Summer Program Details
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Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Courses
Advanced BiologyAdvanced Chemistry
Advanced PhysicsCalculus
Enrollment at University of the South

Tuition & Financial Aid

Endowment Size
$30 million
$30 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
$64,500
($57000 for students from Appalachian states)
$71,500
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
$27,200
(6th-7th Day $26500)
$40,400
Yearly Tuition
(5 Day Boarding)
$47,900
$50,000
% Students on Financial Aid
51%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$15,755
(All financial aid offered is need based.)
$25,000

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Admissions

Application Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 15
Accepts Standardized Application (SAO and/or Gateway)
Yes
No
Acceptance Rate
83%
64%
Director of Admissions
Chris Teran
Associate Director of Admissions
Ashley Close
Application URL
Online Application

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered
14
17
Sports
BasketballClimbing
Cross CountryCross Country Running
GolfMountain Biking
Rock ClimbingSoccer
SwimmingTennis
TrackTrack and Field
VolleyballWrestling
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Mascot
Mountain Lion

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations
33
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Art ClubBlack Student Union
Car ClubChess and other games club
Cum LaudeDEI
Dungeons & Dragons ClubEthics Bowl
FarmingGender & Sexualities Awareness
Interact ClubInternational Club
International Student MentorsLiterary Magazine
Magic Tricks ClubOutreach
Peer Review writing clubProctors
Robotics ClubScouting
Student VestryWrite Club
Yearbook


Arts and Music Programs:
Global & Local OutreachHistory Club
Honor CouncilRadio Station
TheatreVideography


Recreational Athletic Programs:
Climbing TeamOutdoor Adventure
Strength and ConditioningWrestling club

College Matriculation

College Acceptance Rate
98%
10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)
The University of the South
28
Tennessee Technological University
7
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
7
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
6
University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
6
Motlow State Community College
4
Purdue University
4
Warren Wilson College
4
East Tennessee State University
3
University of Washington
3
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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 Outdoor Adventure Program, Farm, Winterim, and Visiting Artists' Program are just a few of the innovative programs that provide added value, excitement, and experience outside of the traditional classroom.
  • LD types supported: Mild Learning Differences
  • 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 '91 - Television and movie actress
    • Rachel Bonds '01 - Playwright
    • 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
    • Mike deGruy '69 - Documentary Film Maker
    • Brian Jordan Alvarez '05 - Actor, Writer, Filmmaker
Source: Verified school update
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Andrew's-Sewanee School cost?
St. Andrew's-Sewanee School's tuition is approximately $64,500 for boarding students and $27,200 for day students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Andrew's-Sewanee School?
The acceptance rate of St. Andrew's-Sewanee School is 83%, which is higher than the boarding school average of 64%.
Who are famous alumni from St. Andrew's-Sewanee School?
St. Andrew's-Sewanee School famous alumni include: James Agee, Kix Brooks '73, Elisabeth Rohm '91, Rachel Bonds '01, Dr. George P. Garrett, Jr. '46, Stephen Alvarez '83, Sean Bridgers '86, Eban Goodstein '78, Mike deGruy '69 and Brian Jordan Alvarez '05.
What sports does St. Andrew's-Sewanee School offer?
St. Andrew's-Sewanee School offers 14 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Climbing, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Golf, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.
Does St. Andrew's-Sewanee School offer a summer program?
Yes, St. Andrew's-Sewanee School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What is St. Andrew's-Sewanee School's ranking?
St. Andrew's-Sewanee School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Large student body (number of students), Large financial endowment, Highest endowment/student and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for St. Andrew's-Sewanee School?
The application deadline for St. Andrew's-Sewanee School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

Alumni Reviews Review School

Review
Description

Class of 2018
5.00
University of Richmond
A school's culture is one of the most important feature of a learning environment and SAS's culture is kind, supportive, and encouraging. It's small enough to be personal and yet has enough space to create. . .

Class of 2010
5.00
Tulane University
While at Sewanee, I spent the majority of my free time hiking with my friends, planning new community service opportunities with my peers, and getting to know myself. This school is like no other in. . .

Class of 2008
5.00
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
I was a four-year boarding student at SAS and I can't easily express how grateful I am for what I learned and how much I grew during my time there. I will certainly say that. . .
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  • Grades: (Boarding Students) 7-12
  • Grades: (Day Students) 6-12
  • Enrollment: 185 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $64,500
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $27,200
  • Acceptance rate: 83%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update
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