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The University of the South Women's Volleyball

The The University of the South women's volleyball program competes in NCAA Division III (D3) as a member of the Southern Athletic Association, based in Sewanee, Tennessee. The program is better funded than 94% of D3 women's volleyball programs, earning an A for resources. Academically, graduates outperform those at 88% of D3 women's volleyball programs, and the school is more affordable than 7% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
15
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division III (D3)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Southern Athletic Association
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
rural
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
1,905
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
57%
State
Tennessee
City
Sewanee
Address
735 University Avenue

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 45% of matches over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Nancy Mueller
Head Coach
Ryker Linn
Assistant Volleyball Coach
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B

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 88% of D3 women's volleyball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
89%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
80%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$53,456
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$64,911
F

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 7% of D3 women's volleyball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$55,822
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$55,822
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$16,028
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$34,815
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
A

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 94% of D3 women's volleyball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$225,494
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$93,231
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Estimate your cost (931) 598-1000

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