# Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, TN. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/southern-adventist-university

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 66% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 2,731 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 1,819 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 530–660 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 490–640 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 19–25 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $41,335 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $25,979 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $21,055 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $21,021 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $22,466 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $29,082 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $32,904 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 2,773 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 56% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $58,780 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $22,750 (FY2024) |

## What Southern Adventist University considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 221661. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology