Southern Adventist University

Overview

Southern Adventist University, founded in 1892 and located in Collegedale, Tennessee, is a private institution affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Positioned near the metropolitan area of Chattanooga, the university offers a suburban setting on a campus noted for its modern facilities blended with natural landscapes. The university maintains a diverse array of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, with particular recognition for its nursing and health science disciplines. Southern Adventist University operates with a moderately selective admissions process, emphasizing a holistic review of applicants. The institution provides a variety of on-campus living options to foster student convenience and academic focus. While athletics are part of campus life, Southern Adventist University is not predominantly recognized for its sports programs, instead placing higher emphasis on its academic and faith-based community initiatives.

In the most recent statistical year 2,490 prospective students applied, and 1,638 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 627 enrolled in the school.  2,293 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 610 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $22,980 plus fees of $890. Southern Adventist University is ranked 563 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.