Collegedale, TN

Southern Adventist University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Southern Adventist University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Collegedale, TN.
It is classified as Master's College and University (medium programs) by Carnegie Classification.
Southern Adventist University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

66% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 2,907 applied, 1,904 accepted, and 703 enrolled in Southern Adventist.
331 men and 372 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,140 SAT, 22 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,140 and ACT score is 22. The SAT score of 1140 is average, 67 to 74 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total102011401300
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing530590660
Math490550640
ACT Score
Composite192225
Math172025
English182226
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $27,300 for undergraduate programs and $13,760 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 6.68% compared to last year at Southern Adventist University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

2,303 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $12,111.
For freshmen, 617 students (100%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $12,495.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 3,229 students enrolled Southern Adventist in 2025.
By gender, 1,437 men and 1,792 women students are enrolled.
There are 2,929 undergraduate and 300 graduate students.
More Demographics Stats

700 Major Programs

  • 144 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Southern Adventist is 49% and the transfer-out rate is 1%.
The retention rate is 83% for full-time and 83% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
49%
Transfer-out Rate
1%
Retention Rate
83%
Students to Faculty Ratio
19 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 144 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Southern Adventist and the average faculty salary is $61,128. The studetns to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.
There are 508 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $59,318.
Number of Faculties
144
Average Faculty Salary
$61,128
Number of Staffs
508
Average Staff Salary
$59,318

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries
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