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Southern Adventist University

Private nonprofit, 4-year

4881 Taylor Cir, Collegedale, TN 37315-0370

(423) 236-2000

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Quick Facts

2,673

Total Enrollment

67%

Acceptance Rate

51%

Graduation Rate

$44,818

Median Earnings (6yr)

$25,590

In-State Tuition

$24,334

Avg Net Price

16:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

1116

Avg SAT Score

About Southern Adventist University

Institution Details

Type Private nonprofit, 4-year
Classification Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Size 1,000 - 4,999
Accreditation Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Primary Degree Bachelor's
Highest Degree Graduate

Location

Address 4881 Taylor Cir
City Collegedale, TN
ZIP Code 37315-0370
County Hamilton County

Special Designations

Hispanic-Serving Institution Asian American/Pacific Islander Serving Religious Affiliation

President/Chief Administrator: Ken Shaw (President)

Programs & Degrees

Degree information not available.

Top Programs by Graduates

Health Professions 38%
Business 13%
Biology 9%
Visual/Performing Arts 4%
Education 4%
Computer Science 3%
Psychology 3%
Communication 2%
Undergraduate Programs: Yes
Graduate Programs: Yes

Admissions

Enrollment Statistics

Total Enrollment 2,673

Student Demographics

Female 54%
Male 46%

Race/Ethnicity

White 38.8%
Black 6.4%
Hispanic 26.1%
Asian 13.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Races 6.5%
Non-Resident Alien 6.8%
Unknown 1.4%

Student Characteristics

Age 25 and Older 6.7%
Part-Time Students 10.3%

Test Score Ranges

Test 25th %ile Median 75th %ile
SAT Reading 500 570 650
SAT Math 470 540 620
ACT Composite 18 22 26

Tuition & Financial Aid

$25,590

In-State Tuition

$25,590

Out-of-State Tuition

$37,875

Total Cost of Attendance

$24,334

Avg. Net Price

Financial Aid Statistics

Students Receiving Pell Grants 31%
Students with Federal Loans 44%
Students Receiving Any Aid 31%

Student Debt & Repayment

Median Debt at Graduation $24,500
Median Total Debt $18,000
90th Percentile Debt $41,376
3-Year Repayment Rate 63%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:

$0 - $30,000 $19,100
$30,001 - $48,000 $20,914
$48,001 - $75,000 $23,907
$75,001 - $110,000 $27,508
$110,001+ $29,508

Earnings After Graduation

Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:

$44,818

6 Years After

$49,257

8 Years After

$53,723

10 Years After

Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):

25th percentile: $26,449  |  75th percentile: $65,654

Earnings by Family Income Background

$44,216

Low Income

$43,743

Middle Income

$47,948

High Income

Student Outcomes

82%

Full-Time Retention

71%

Part-Time Retention

51%

Graduation Rate

Institutional Resources

16:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

$6,415

Avg. Faculty Salary

(monthly)

$11,487

Instructional Expenditure

(per student)

Contact Information

Phone: (423) 236-2000

Website: Visit Site

Admissions: Apply Now

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