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Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, Tennessee 37315-0370

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Health sciencesSuburban

Known for health sciences

Southern Adventist University is a private institution in Collegedale with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1116, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.7K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

51% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,723 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $24,334.

Established
1892
Motto
Power for Mind and Soul
Type
Private university

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67%Acceptance
1116SAT Avg
2,673Students
16:1Student:Faculty
51%Grad Rate
$53,723Earnings 10yr
$24,334Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Southern Adventist University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate66.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1116

Reading & Writing
500650
Math
470620

ACT Score Range

Composite
1826

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

66.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

1116

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$25,590
Room & Board$8,460
Books & Supplies$1,100
Total Cost of Attendance$37,875
Average Net Price$24,334
Median Debt at Graduation$24,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$260

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$19,100
$30–48K$20,914
$48–75K$23,907
$75–110K$27,508
$110K+$29,508

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$24,334

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5600.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

18

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (134)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,673
Gender Split
54% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
18%
Pell Grant Recipients
31%

Race & Ethnicity

White 39%
Black 6%
Hispanic 26%
Asian 14%
Two+ 7%
Int'l 7%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate51.4%
Freshman Retention82.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$44,818
8 Years$49,257
10 Years$53,723

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$42,200
Men
$51,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

93Average

Estimated from TN state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Atlantapop. 500K
97 mi(168 min)
Nashvillepop. 690K
124 mi(215 min)
Charlottepop. 880K
238 mi(413 min)

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