Overview
Student Population
| Location | Collegedale, Tennessee |
| Online | southern.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Collegedale, Tennessee, Southern Adventist University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Seventh Day Adventists faith. In the most recent statistical year 1,914 prospective students applied, and 1,424 were granted admission. Of those admitted 571 enrolled in the school. 2,202 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 517 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $22,320 plus fees of $890. Southern Adventist University is ranked 524 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Southern Adventist University is rated within the top 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Southern Adventist University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#524 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#355 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#10 in Best Colleges in Tennessee
#8 in Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
#519 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#11 in Best Value Colleges in Tennessee
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 970/1250 |
| ACT | 19/27 |
| GPA | 3.59 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $25 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 |
| Other Fees | $890 |
| Room and Board | $8,240 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,250 |
| Total One Year Cost | $36,800 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 36% |
| Business | 12% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 7% |
| Education | 7% |
| Theology and Religious Vvocations | 5% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=221661 IPEDS survey data for Southern Adventist University.
Current students may use the Southern Adventist University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.