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University of the South, Sewanee

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Sewanee: The University of the South, also known as Sewanee, is a private, residential, coeducational liberal arts college located in Sewanee, Tennessee, United States. It is owned by 28 southern dioceses of the Episcopal Church, and its School of Theology is an official seminary of the church. The university's School of Letters offers graduate degrees in American Literature and Creative Writing. The campus (officially called "The Domain" or, affectionately, "The Mountain") consists of 13000acre of scenic mountain property atop the Cumberland Plateau, with the developed portion occupying about 1000acre.The school was ranked 45th in the 2015 U.S. News & World Report list of liberal arts colleges. In 2016, Forbes ranked it 94th on its list of Top Colleges in the United States. Sewanee is a member of the Associated Colleges of the South.
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  • Enjoy a walk through campus to take in the gorgeous architecture. Lots of trails to hike close by and areas to drive around and see. 
    Enjoy a walk through campus to take in the gorgeous architecture. Lots of trails to hike close by and areas to drive around and see.  more »
  • The University and surrounding area are just beautiful. Full of history and if you like photography, this is a place for you. Such history. You can stay at the Sewanee Inn, visit the Chapel, spend....  more
    The University and surrounding area are just beautiful. Full of history and if you like photography, this is a place for you. Such history. You can stay at the Sewanee Inn, visit the Chapel, spend....  more »
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  • This huge and extremely beautiful liberal arts college campus hosts a variety of older - styled - architecturd - buildings and dorns such as the "Uos, Sweanee, Dinning" Coffee Shop; the "Humphreys Hall" dorms; the "McClurg Dinning Hall" that has an amazing variety of food; the "Spancer Hall" containing the "Blackman Auditorium"; the library; the "All Saints' Chapel; the "Sewanee: University of the South Bookstore"; and other buildings pictured! The campus' scenery is breathtaking and a blast to visit! Also recommend going here for liberal arts majors, great programs, meal & financial plans, and work studies!
  • Easily one of the most beautiful campuses I’ve ever visited. I lost track of how many times I said wow. Stunning.

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