UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH

SEWANEE, TN

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The University of the South, commonly known as Sewanee, is a private liberal arts college located in Sewanee, Tennessee. It was founded in 1857 by the Episcopal Church and is one of the few remaining liberal arts colleges with a strong religious affiliation.

The campus is situated on a 13,000-acre mountaintop plateau and features Gothic-style buildings with stunning views of the surrounding forests and valleys. The university is home to over 1,700 undergraduate students, representing 47 states and 20 countries, and has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9:1.

Sewanee offers 36 majors and 32 minors across various disciplines, including the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and fine arts. The university also offers pre-professional programs in law, medicine, and engineering.

In addition to academic programs, Sewanee is known for its strong athletic tradition, with 24 varsity sports teams competing at the NCAA Division III level. The university is also home to numerous student organizations, including a renowned literary magazine, student-run radio station, and several community service organizations.

Sewanee is committed to sustainability and has implemented numerous initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, including a campus-wide composting program and the installation of solar panels.

Overall, Sewanee offers a unique and enriching educational experience for students seeking a rigorous liberal arts education, a strong sense of community, and a breathtaking natural setting.

UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH is a Uncategorized or General Museum in SEWANEE TN. US MID #8404700342

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 104,650,441 from tax period 201206 (YYYYMM).

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UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH
735 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
SEWANEE
TN
37383

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UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH Information

MID # 8404700342
Name UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH
Alternate Name UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 620475697
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201206
INCOME 138,333,151
REVENUE 104,650,441
LAT/LONG 35.203813, -85.921064
CODES FIPS State Code: 47
FIPS County Code: 051
US Census Tract: 960700
US Census Block: 3073