Southern Adventist University
4881 Taylor Cir
Collegedale TN 37315
(423) 236-2000
General Information
- Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
- Type of School
Private, not-for-profit
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
2,731 (2,574 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Undergraduate certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
16 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
80% / 20%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
42% / 58%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
94% / 6%
- In-State / Out-of-State
27% / 73%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees
$17,112
- Room & Board$5,080
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
85%
- Average Financial Aid Package$18,897
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$18,846
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants1,510
- Students Admitted
1,056
(70%)
- Students Enrolled540
(36%)
- Average High School GPA3.4
- Students in top 10% of HS ClassN/A
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
460-580
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
450-570
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
19-25
See More About Admissions »
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Biochemistry
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Biophysics
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Accounting
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Actuarial Science
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Banking and Financial Support Services
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
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Finance, General
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Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
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International Business/Trade/Commerce
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Management Information Systems, General
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Management Science, General
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
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Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Advertising
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Broadcast Journalism
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Journalism
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Journalism, Other
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Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
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Computer Science
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Education
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Art Teacher Education
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Education, Other
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Health Occupations Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
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Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
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Engineering
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Engineering, General
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Engineering technologies/technicians
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Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
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English language and literature/letters
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English Language and Literature, General
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
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French Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Art Therapy/Therapist
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Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
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Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Occupational Therapy/Therapist
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Physical Therapy/Therapist
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History
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History, General
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Mathematics and statistics
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Mathematics, General
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Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians
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Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Kinesiology and Exercise Science
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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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Philosophy and religious studies
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Physical sciences
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Chemistry, General
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Psychology
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Community Psychology
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Counseling Psychology
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Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
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Psychology, General
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School Psychology
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Public administration and social service professions
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Social Work
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Social sciences
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Archeology
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Theology and religious vocations
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Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
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Religious Education
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Theology/Theological Studies
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Visual and performing arts
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Cinematography and Film/Video Production
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Commercial and Advertising Art
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Music Performance, General
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Music, General
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Photography
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants1,510
- Students Admitted
1,056
(70%)
- Students Enrolled540
(36%)
- Average High School GPA3.4
- Students in top 10% of HS ClassN/A
- Students in top 25% of HS ClassN/A
- Students in top 50% of HS ClassN/A
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
460-580
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
450-570
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
19-25
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$25
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application Deadline09/08
- High School RankNeither required nor recommended
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRecommended
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees
$17,112
- Room & Board$5,080
- Books & Supplies$1,000
- Average Cost Per Credit HourN/A
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid85%
- Average Financial Aid Package$18,897
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$18,846
- Federal Grants24%$3,422
- Pell Grants24%$2,998
- Other Federal Grants10%$966
- State & Local Grants15%$2,810
- Institutional Grants92%$4,845
- Federal Loans54%$6,512
- Non-Federal Loans3%$5,721
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