The University of the South

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Perched atop Tennessee's Cumberland Plateau, The University of the South combines a rigorous liberal arts education with 13,000 acres of forests and trails that double as outdoor classrooms. The close-knit campus cultivates an intellectual yet outdoorsy culture where students switch seamlessly between Socratic seminars and mountain biking. Independent thinkers who crave meaningful professor relationships and aren't afraid to get muddy thrive here. The distinctive academic gown tradition—students wear them to class—reinforces the community's commitment to scholarly life.