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Southern Adventist University

Acceptance Rate 65.50 %
SAT Average 1,140
Tuition & Fees $27,300
Student Population 3,229
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $12,111

Academic Overview

Southern Adventist University is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Collegedale, Tennessee. It is a Master's College and University (medium programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - professional practice.
Southern Adventist University is one of 14 colleges affiliated with Seventh Day Adventist.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $27,300 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $13,760.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 3,229 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 65.50% and the graduation rate is 49% last year.
The salary after graduation from Southern Adventist University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $46,300. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, Southern Adventist's tuition & fees is $27,300. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees is $13,760.
Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$27,300
Graduate$13,760
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at Southern Adventist. The acceptance rate of Southern Adventist is 65.50% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 36.92%. The average graduation rate is 49% and the transfer-out rate is 1%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $12,111 and 90% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 3,229 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Southern Adventist University is 65.50 %.
Acceptance Rate
65.50%
Graduation Rate for Southern Adventist University is 49 %
Graduation Rate
49%
Transfer-out Rate for Southern Adventist University is 1 %
Transfer-out Rate
1%
Retention Rate for Southern Adventist University is 83 %
Retention Rate
83%
Student Population for Southern Adventist University is 3,229
Student Population
3,229
Student to Faculty Ratio for Southern Adventist University is 19 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
19 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $12,111 at Southern Adventist University.
Financial Aid Amount
$12,111

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address4881 Taylor Cir, Collegedale, TN 37315-0370
Phone423-236-2000
WEBwww.southern.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.southern.edu/enrollment/Pages/default.aspx
Online Applicationwww.southern.edu/apply/
Financial Aidhttps://www.southern.edu/undergrad/finances/financial-assistance.html
Net Price Calculatorwww.southern.edu/undergrad/finances/cost-calculator.html#!#st
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.southern.edu/undergrad/finances/military.html
Disability Servicewww.southern.edu/administration/student-success/disability/

Offered Degrees

Southern Adventist offers 700 major programs on-site (in-person class) only. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's1390
Bachelor's1390
Master's1380
Doctorate (Practical)60
1-2 Years Certificate1390
Post-Master's Certificate1390

Special Learning Opportunities

Southern Adventist University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College✔
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:1,600)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $3,480)

Veterans Benefits

Southern Adventist University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
✔
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✗
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✗