Sewanee Recognized in Princeton Review Rankings

July 9, 2025

Sewanee has again been recognized as one of the nation's best colleges for students seeking a great education with excellent career preparation and at a relatively affordable price, according to The Princeton Review.

The education services company named Sewanee as one of its Best Value Colleges this June. Colleges and universities were selected for this recognition based on a combination of institutional and student survey data, including academic rigor, affordability, and career outcomes for graduates.

“During our students’ four years on the Mountain, they learn to think critically, ask deep questions, and develop the skills needed to thrive not only in their careers, but also as engaged citizens and leaders,” says Vice-Chancellor Rob Pearigen. “This has always been true of a Sewanee education, and I look forward to building on that legacy as we advance the University’s strategic plan in the years to come.”

One major element of that plan will come to fruition this fall with the new First Year Experience program, which will help all new students find community, make connections, and begin charting their course for the future. Other initiatives—including faculty fellowships to promote integration of purpose and career exploration into the classroom and advising conversations, career readiness and student success coaching, and robust internship and research funding—demonstrate just how deeply embedded career readiness is across the entire Sewanee experience.

The success of those efforts is reflected in Sewanee’s career outcomes. Over 95% of College graduates are employed, continuing education, or participating in a fellowship or service commitment within six months of graduation. Sewanee alumni also enjoy high acceptance rates to graduate programs in business (90-95%), law (90-95%), and medicine (80-85%—well above the national average of 42%).

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Sewanee also earned a #12 ranking on the Top 20 Best Alumni Networks (Private Schools) list, landing between #11 Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and #13 Wellesley College.

Sewanee is also a fixture on The Princeton Review’s Most Beautiful Campus list. This year, the University’s 13,000 acre Domain ranked #6.

Career Readiness at Sewanee

Outcomes
First Destinations after Graduation

Sewanee graduates get the job. Over 95% of each year’s graduating class is employed, continuing education, in the military, or participating in a fellowship or service commitment within six months of graduation. Top career fields include: business, finance, and consulting; education; law; medicine; and environment and sustainability. Review the first destinations data to see where Sewanee alumni launched their careers.

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Career Readiness
Support at Every Stage of the Journey

From day one, we’ll work with you to design a four-year experience that connects to your values, meets your goals, and prepares you for a meaningful and purposeful career. You’ll be matched with a career readiness and student success coach, enjoy regular campus events, have access to internships—and funding—just for Sewanee students, and get connected to Sewanee’s 20,000 strong network of alumni who are ready to help you on your way.

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Undergraduate Research
Hands-On Learning, On and Off the Domain

Big questions are out there. At Sewanee, we'll work together to find the answers. Faculty from all disciplines—sciences, humanities, fine arts, and more—bring their scholarship into the classroom and create opportunities for students to pursue original research. And thanks to the Sewanee Pledge, students are guaranteed funding for a summer research fellowship or internship with a Sewanee professor or another approved program.

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