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Southern Adventist University

Private

Collegedale, TN

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Southern Adventist University is a private small school in Collegedale, TN, enrolling about 2,773 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 66% of applicants get in. Its highest-earning reported major is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Health Professions and Related Programs), where graduates report median earnings of $83,525/year four years out. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate66%
SAT range1020–1300
ACT range19–25
Undergrads2,773
Yield (admits who enroll)38%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$38,618
4-year grad rate50%
Median earnings, 10yr out$53,723

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans42%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out63%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$48,307/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$50,119/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$83,525/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$59,895/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$51,516/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,600
Typical room charge$4,850
Typical board charge$3,480

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsNot considered

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Southern Adventist University's acceptance rate?

Southern Adventist University in Collegedale, TN admits approximately 66% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Southern Adventist University?

Admitted students at Southern Adventist University typically score between 1020–1300 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Southern Adventist University?

Admitted students at Southern Adventist University typically score between 19–25 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Southern Adventist University cost?

Southern Adventist University's total cost of attendance is reported at $38,618 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Southern Adventist University require students to live on campus?

No -- Southern Adventist University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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