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Collegedale, Tennessee · Private Non-Profit ·Suburb

Southern Adventist University

C
Exceptional Investment ROI grade · Top 74% value
65.5% Acceptance $24,345 Avg net price 49.4% Graduate $53,723 Median earnings 2,773 Students

At a glance

Basics

Type
Private Non-Profit
Setting
Suburb
Enrollment
2,773 students
Women / Men
54% / 46%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
65.5%
SAT (mid 50%)
1020–1300
ACT (mid 50%)
19–25

Cost

Avg net price
$24,345
Sticker price
$38,618
Tuition (in-state)
$27,300
Tuition (out-of-state)
$27,300

Outcomes

Graduation rate
49.4%
Retention rate
82.8%
Median earnings (10y)
$53,723
Median debt
$24,500 (~$266/mo)

Financial aid

On Pell grants
30.6%
Take federal loans
42%

All majors at Southern Adventist University

92 programs listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive program signal stay available for users but out of Google's index.

Major
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Social Work
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Biology, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Theological and Ministerial Studies
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
Computer Science
Music
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
English Language and Literature, General
Educational Administration and Supervision
Chemistry
Accounting and Related Services
Journalism
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
Psychology, General
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
Finance and Financial Management Services
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Religion/Religious Studies
Design and Applied Arts
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
History
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
Mathematics
Marketing
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Religious Education
Research and Experimental Psychology
Political Science and Government
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations
Culinary Arts and Related Services
Education, Other
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Archeology
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection
Fine and Studio Arts
Communication and Media Studies
Engineering, General
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Museology/Museum Studies
Physics
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
Public Health
International Business
Construction Management
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
Communications Technologies/Technicians
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other
Computer Programming
Computer Software and Media Applications
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
Curriculum and Instruction
Special Education and Teaching
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Computer Engineering
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
Engineering Mechanics
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Non-Professional Legal Studies
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
Literature
International/Globalization Studies
Data Analytics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Religious Music and Worship
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
Economics
International Relations and National Security Studies
Sociology
Visual and Performing Arts, General
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Human Resources Management and Services
Management Information Systems and Services
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other

Cost & ROI

Is Southern Adventist University worth it?

Pay $24,345/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $53,723 ten years out — about 2.2× the annual cost. Value grade: C.

Avg net price
$24,345/yr
Median earnings
$53,723/yr (10y out)
Median debt
$24,500~$266/mo
4-year est. cost
$97,380net of aid

Frequently asked questions

What is Southern Adventist University's acceptance rate?

Southern Adventist University admits 65.5% of applicants — accessible on admissions, compared to the national average of 72.3%. Most admitted students score in the 1020–1300 range on the SAT.

How much does Southern Adventist University cost per year?

The average annual net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $24,345. The sticker price before any aid is $38,618, so most students receive substantial discounts. Over four years that net cost adds up to roughly $97,380.

How much debt do Southern Adventist University graduates have?

Graduates leave Southern Adventist University with a median federal student loan balance of $24,500, which works out to about $266 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. About 42% of students take federal loans.

Is Southern Adventist University worth the cost?

Ten years after enrolling, Southern Adventist University graduates earn a median of $53,723 per year (national median: $50,834). That's about 2.2× the annual net price. EduGradify assigns Southern Adventist University a value grade of C.

What SAT score do you need for Southern Adventist University?

Admitted students score 1020–1300 on the SAT (middle 50% range, out of 1600). That means a quarter of admits scored above the high end of that range, and a quarter scored below it.

What is the graduation rate at Southern Adventist University?

49.4% of full-time undergraduates graduate from Southern Adventist University within six years of enrolling — national average is 49.9%. First-year retention is 82.8%.

What are the most popular majors at Southern Adventist University?

92 programs are listed in federal data; 57 have positive share data. The largest reported major at Southern Adventist University is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (34.1%), followed by Social Work (6.1%).

What percent of Southern Adventist University students receive financial aid?

30.6% of Southern Adventist University students receive a federal Pell Grant — the main need-based federal aid program. 42% take federal student loans.

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