Southern Adventist University Admission
Acceptance Rate
65.50%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
36.92%
Freshmen Enrollment
703
SAT Scores
1,140
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 2,907 students have applied and 1,904 students have allowed to admit to Southern Adventist University (Acceptance rate: 65.50%). Southern Adventist's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 36.92 % where 703 students have finally enrolled out of 1,904 admitted students.
Southern Adventist acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Christian Brothers University and Cumberland University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 72.75%).
Southern Adventist enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 28.04%).
How to Apply to Southern Adventist University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Southern Adventist. Southern Adventist offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| 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/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Southern Adventist and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Southern Adventist University is 1,140 and the average ACT score is 22. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Southern Adventist University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,115). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Adventist University | 1,140 | 22 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,115 | 22 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee | 1,121 | 68 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Southern Adventist University, 321 students submitted SAT scores (46% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,140 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 530 | 590 | 660 |
| Mathematics | 490 | 550 | 640 |
| Total | 1,020 | 1,140 | 1,300 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Southern Adventist University, 420 students submitted ACT scores (60% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 22 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 19 | 22 | 25 |
| English | 18 | 22 | 26 |
| Mathematics | 17 | 20 | 25 |
Southern Adventist Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Southern Adventist University. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
3 items are Considered if submitted - Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |