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Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, TN · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website

Admission rate
66%
Accessible
Average net price
$25,979
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
56%
Median earnings
$58,780
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Southern Adventist University is a private nonprofit college in Collegedale, TN with 2,773 undergraduates. It admits 66% of applicants, and admitted students average 1129 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $25,979 per year ($21,055 for families earning under $30,000). 56% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $58,780 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
66%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
2,731
Fall 2023
Admitted
1,819
Fall 2023
Yield
42%
of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing530–660
200800
SAT Math490–640
200800
ACT Composite19–25
136

What Southern Adventist University looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkConsidered
  • Class rankNot considered
  • Essay or personal statementConsidered
  • RecommendationsNot considered
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceNot considered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$41,335
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$28,900

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$21,055
  • $30–48k$21,021
  • $48–75k$22,466
  • $75–110k$29,082
  • $110k+$32,904

Get a personal estimate with Southern Adventist University's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
56%
Freshman retention
83%
Median earnings
$58,780
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$22,750
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
2,773
Student–faculty ratio
19:1
Receive Pell grants
32%
  • White37%
  • Hispanic26%
  • Black6%
  • Asian14%

Southern Adventist University FAQ

What is Southern Adventist University's acceptance rate?+

Southern Adventist University admits 66% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Southern Adventist University?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 530–660 on SAT Reading and Writing and 490–640 on SAT Math; the average total is 1129.

What ACT score do you need for Southern Adventist University?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 19–25.

Is Southern Adventist University test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Southern Adventist University?+

In Fall 2023, 2,731 students applied to Southern Adventist University and 1,819 were admitted; 758 enrolled.

Does Southern Adventist University consider legacy status?+

No. Southern Adventist University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Southern Adventist University require an essay?+

Southern Adventist University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Southern Adventist University cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $41,335 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $25,979.

What is Southern Adventist University's graduation rate?+

56% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Sources

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