Southern Adventist University
Private nonprofit, 4-year
4881 Taylor Cir, Collegedale, TN 37315-0370
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
President/Chief Administrator: Ken Shaw (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
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)
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