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Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, TN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb

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About Southern Adventist University

Southern Adventist University is a private Seventh-day Adventist university in Collegedale, Tennessee. It is owned and operated by the Southern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. It was founded in 1892 in Graysville, Tennessee, as Graysville Academy and was the first Adventist school in the southern U.S. Due to the need for additional space for expansion the school relocated in 1916 and was renamed Southern Junior College. In 1944, Southern began awarding baccalaureate degrees and was renamed Southern Missionary College. In 1996 the institution started conferring master's degrees and adopted its current name. Southern offers associate, baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees. The university and its programs are accredited by multiple organizations including the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Its Institute of Archaeology offers an undergraduate degree in biblical archaeology; Southern is one of only two schools which offer the degree. It is known for its emphasis on Adventist beliefs and conservative religious and social practices, and is considered the most conservative of the Seventh-day Adventist schools in North Americ

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66%

Acceptance

$24,345

Net price

2,773

Enrollment

49%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C+

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

66%

Acceptance rate

1,129

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading530660
SAT Math490640
ACT Composite1925

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$24,345

Average net price

$27,300

In-state tuition

$27,300

Out-of-state tuition

$8,900

Room & board

$1,100

Books & supplies

$38,618

Total cost of attendance

31%

Students receiving Pell grants

42%

Students with federal loans

$24,500

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$19,123
$30–48K
$20,421
$48–75K
$22,849
$75–110K
$26,679
$110K+
$30,751

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$53,723

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$44,818

Median earnings (6 yrs)

49%

Graduation rate

83%

Retention rate

79%

Earn more than a HS grad

$11,547

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

2,773

Total enrollment

11%

Part-time

21

Avg. age at entry

18%

First-generation

Gender balance

54% women
46% men

Race & ethnicity

White
37%
Hispanic
26%
Asian
14%
Two or more races
7%
Black
6%

Southern Adventist University FAQ

Is Southern Adventist University a public or private school?

Southern Adventist University is a private nonprofit institution located in Collegedale, TN.

What is the acceptance rate at Southern Adventist University?

Southern Adventist University has an acceptance rate of 66%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

How much does Southern Adventist University cost?

The average annual net price at Southern Adventist University is $24,345 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $27,300.

What is the graduation rate at Southern Adventist University?

About 49% of students at Southern Adventist University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Southern Adventist University graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Southern Adventist University students earn a median of $53,723 per year.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Southern Adventist University?

Admitted students at Southern Adventist University have an average SAT score of 1,129. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.

How many students attend Southern Adventist University?

Southern Adventist University enrolls about 2,773 students.

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