Southern Adventist University
tuition & fees
$27,300
graduate tuition & fees
$13,760
acceptance rate
66%
Student Population
3,229
online students
184
Number of Programs
700
Financial Aid Amount
$12,429
SAT Scores
1,140
Graduation Rate
49%
Southern Adventist University is a Private, 4 years college located in Collegedale, Tennessee. Southern Adventist ranked 9th in Tennessee Colleges and 5th in Federal Region IV.
It has a total enrollment of 3,229 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (medium programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree- professional practice. Southern Adventist's acceptance rate is 65.50% last year (undergraduate school).
Southern Adventist University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Southern Adventist University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 4881 Taylor Cir, Collegedale, TN 37315-0370 |
| Phone | 423-236-2000 |
| WEB | www.southern.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.southern.edu/enrollment/pages/default.aspx |
| Online Application | www.southern.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.southern.edu/undergrad/finances/financial-assistance.html |
| Net Price Calculator | www.southern.edu/undergrad/finances/cost-calculator.html#!#st |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.southern.edu/undergrad/finances/military.html |
| Disability Service | www.southern.edu/administration/student-success/disability/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree- professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Southern Adventist University is 65.50% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 36.92%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 65.50 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 36.92 % |
Tuition & Fees
Southern Adventist's 2025 tuition & fees is $27,300 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 6.68% compared to the last year's rate ($25,590).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $13,760. The graduate tuition increased by 6.92% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $27,300 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $13,760 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 3,229 students have enrolled at Southern Adventist (2024-2025). Among them, 184 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Southern Adventist has 2,929 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 300 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 3,229 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 2,929 |
| Graduate Students | 300 |
| Online Enrollment | 184 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Southern Adventist offers 700 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Southern Adventist
| Number of programs | 700 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |