Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN · Private four-year · Suburb: Large
2,827undergraduates
66%admitted
Test-optionalSAT/ACT
$25,374average net price per year
62%graduate in 6 years
82%return for year two
Admissions
- Applicants
- 2,731
- Admitted
- 1,819
- Admit rate
- 66%
- Admit rate, women
- 72%
- Admit rate, men
- 69%
- Admitted students who enroll
- 42%
- First-year students
- 758
- SAT/ACT
- Test-optional
- Students who sent SAT scores
- 42%
- SAT reading and writing (middle 50%)
- 500-650
- SAT math (middle 50%)
- 470-620
- Students who sent ACT scores
- 64%
- ACT composite (middle 50%)
- 18-26
| High school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High school record | Required |
| College-prep coursework | Considered, not required |
| SAT or ACT scores | Considered, not required |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Essay or personal statement | Considered, not required |
| Class rank | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Majors
66 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Health professions and related programs (7)
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist Bachelor's (6 awarded)
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate (3 awarded)
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Physical Therapy Assistant Associate (5 awarded)
- Physical Therapy/Therapist Associate (7 awarded)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Associate (104 awarded), Bachelor's (77 awarded)
- Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Associate (1 awarded)
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (8)
- Accounting Associate (1 awarded), Bachelor's (8 awarded)
- Business Administration and Management, General Bachelor's (26 awarded)
- Construction Management, General Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Finance, General Bachelor's (15 awarded)
- Management Information Systems, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Management Science Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General Bachelor's (10 awarded)
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Biological and biomedical sciences (4)
- Biochemistry Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General Associate (3 awarded), Bachelor's (12 awarded)
- Biomedical Sciences, General Bachelor's (37 awarded)
- Biophysics Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (7)
- Art/Art Studies, General Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production Bachelor's (12 awarded)
- Commercial and Advertising Art Associate (1 awarded), Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Graphic Design Bachelor's (7 awarded)
- Music Performance, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Music, General Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Photography Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology (2)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology Bachelor's (26 awarded)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Psychology (3)
- Behavioral Neuroscience Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Clinical Psychology Bachelor's (8 awarded)
- Psychology, General Bachelor's (17 awarded)
Education (5)
- Education, Other Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Elementary Education and Teaching Bachelor's (11 awarded)
- History Teacher Education Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Music Teacher Education Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Theology and religious vocations (3)
- Bible/Biblical Studies Associate (1 awarded), Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Religious Education Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Theology/Theological Studies Bachelor's (11 awarded)
Communication, journalism, and related programs (7)
- Advertising Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Broadcast Journalism Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Journalism Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Journalism, Other Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Public Relations/Image Management Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Public administration and social service professions (1)
- Social Work Associate (1 awarded), Bachelor's (11 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (3)
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Computer Science Bachelor's (8 awarded)
- Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster Bachelor's (1 awarded)
English language and literature/letters (2)
- American Literature (United States) Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- English Language and Literature, General Bachelor's (5 awarded)
Physical sciences (2)
- Chemistry, General Bachelor's (7 awarded)
- Physics, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (1)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate (6 awarded)
Mathematics and statistics (1)
- Mathematics, General Bachelor's (6 awarded)
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences (2)
- Family Systems Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General Associate (3 awarded)
History (1)
- History, General Bachelor's (5 awarded)
Culinary, entertainment, and personal services (1)
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training Associate (4 awarded)
Construction trades (1)
- Building/Property Maintenance Associate (3 awarded)
Social sciences (2)
- Archeology Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Political Science and Government, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics (1)
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians (1)
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Multi/interdisciplinary studies (1)
- International/Globalization Studies Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Graduate programs (18)
- Adult Health Nurse/Nursing Master's
- Critical Care Nursing Master's, Doctorate (professional)
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing Master's, Post-master's certificate
- Nursing Administration Doctorate (professional)
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing Master's, Post-master's certificate
- Social Work Master's
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling Master's
- Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other Master's
- Theology/Theological Studies Master's
- Clinical Psychology Master's, Post-master's certificate
- School Psychology Master's
- Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision Master's
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other Master's
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other Master's, Doctorate (professional)
- Computer Science Master's
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies Master's
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General Master's
- Data Analytics, General Post-master's certificate
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $25,590
- Housing and food on campus
- $8,460
- Books and supplies
- $1,100
- Other on-campus costs
- $4,350
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $39,500
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $39,500
- Total cost living at home
- $31,040
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $19,100 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $20,914 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $23,907 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $27,508 |
| Over $110,000 | $29,508 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 100%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 100%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $12,495
- Got a grant from the college
- 100%
- Average grant from the college
- $9,922
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 31%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 45%
- Average amount borrowed
- $7,788
Graduation
- Bachelor's in 4 years
- 38%
- Bachelor's in 5 years
- 55%
- Bachelor's in 6 years
- 62%
- Bachelor's in 8 years
- 59%
- Any degree in 6 years (all students)
- 51%
- Transferred to another college
- 4%
- Came back for year two
- 82%
| Pell grant students | 53% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 55% |
| Neither | 71% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 245 | 64% |
| Men | 191 | 59% |
| Asian | 51 | 76% |
| Black | 40 | 50% |
| Hispanic | 111 | 52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 33% (small group) |
| White | 179 | 63% |
| Two or more races | 29 | 79% |
| International | 23 | 70% |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 536 | 63% | 25% |
| Started here, part-time | 4 | 75% (small group) | 0% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 202 | 63% | 3% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 50 | 40% | 2% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2017. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 3,154
- Undergraduates
- 2,827
- Full-time undergraduates
- 2,399
- Part-time undergraduates
- 428
- Graduate students
- 327
- Students per faculty member
- 16 to 1
- First-year students from in state
- 20%
- From out of state
- 77%
- From other countries
- 1%
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 6%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 3%
| Women | 54% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 13% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 40% |
| Two or more races | 6% |
| Race unknown | 2% |
| International | 7% |
Campus life
- Setting
- Suburb: Large
- Address
- 4881 Taylor Cir, Collegedale, TN, 37315-0370
- County
- Hamilton County
- Type
- Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
- Highest degree
- Doctor's degree - professional practice
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Religious affiliation
- Seventh Day Adventist
- Offers
- Study abroad, Teacher certification, Weekend or evening classes, Credit for AP exams, Yellow Ribbon (veterans)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.