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
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Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
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
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ACT midpoint
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
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
Race & ethnicity
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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