Southern Adventist University
Southern Adventist University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Collegedale, TN. It enrolls about 3,154 students and admits roughly 67% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Collegedale, TN 37315 |
| County | Hamilton County |
| Enrollment | 3,154 |
| Acceptance rate | 67% |
| Applicants / admitted | 2,731 / 1,819 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $25,590 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $25,590 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 51% |
| Transfer-out rate | 4% |
| Full-time retention rate | 82% |
| Campus setting | Suburb: Large |
| Size category | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 500–650 |
| ACT middle 50% | 18–26 |
| Website | www.southern.edu/ |
| Phone | 4232362000 |
Admissions
About 2,731 students applied and 1,819 were admitted. Of those admitted, 758 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $25,590 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 560 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 51% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Southern Adventist University is in Collegedale, TN, Hamilton County. Its coordinates are 35.0483, -85.0521.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Southern Adventist University?
About 67% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 2,731 applicants.
How much does Southern Adventist University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $25,590 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Southern Adventist University?
About 3,154 students are enrolled.