Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, TNPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting

Less Selective • 66% Acceptance

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66%

Accept Rate

Less Selective

$24,345

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

2.8K

Students

Medium campus body

$44,818

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Southern Adventist University is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of Collegedale, TN. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.8K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 66%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Private Nonprofit

Student Population

2.8K (Medium)

Admissions Selectivity

66% (Less Selective)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

Suburb

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading530 - 660

200typical 50% range800

SAT Math490 - 640

200typical 50% range800

ACT Composite19 - 25

1typical 50% range36

66%

Acceptance Rate

Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences38% of degrees

Business & Marketing13% of degrees

Biological Sciences10% of degrees

Social Sciences1% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $112,639

Earnings 5yr: $123,806

Debt: N/A

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $83,525

Earnings 5yr: $82,724

Debt: $28,191

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $75,891

Earnings 5yr: $72,066

Debt: $25,000

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $59,895

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $25,975

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $54,779

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Social Work.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $52,732

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Social Work.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $51,516

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $24,575

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $50,119

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $24,250

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $48,307

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Accounting and Related Services.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Accounting and Related Services.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Accounting and Related Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Accounting and Related Services.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Accounting and Related Services.

Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$24,345

In-State Tuition$27,300

Out-of-State Tuition$27,300

Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

31%

Pell Grants

42%

Take Loans

63%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$44,818

+20% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$53,723

Completion Signals

49%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

83%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,000

Est. Monthly Payment

$194/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

46%

Men

54%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 46% men and 54% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

18%

Part-Time Share

11%

Avg Family Income

$68,328

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Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, TNPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting

Less Selective • 66% Acceptance

Visit Website

Add to list:

66%

Accept Rate

Less Selective

$24,345

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

2.8K

Students

Medium campus body

$44,818

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Private Nonprofit

Student Population

2.8K (Medium)

Admissions Selectivity

66% (Less Selective)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

Suburb

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading530 - 660

200typical 50% range800

SAT Math490 - 640

200typical 50% range800

ACT Composite19 - 25

1typical 50% range36

66%

Acceptance Rate

Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences38% of degrees

Business & Marketing13% of degrees

Biological Sciences10% of degrees

Social Sciences1% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $112,639

Earnings 5yr: $123,806

Debt: N/A

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $83,525

Earnings 5yr: $82,724

Debt: $28,191

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $75,891

Earnings 5yr: $72,066

Debt: $25,000

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $59,895

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $25,975

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $54,779

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Social Work.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $52,732

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Social Work.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $51,516

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $24,575

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $50,119

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $24,250

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $48,307

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Accounting and Related Services.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Accounting and Related Services.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Accounting and Related Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Accounting and Related Services.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Accounting and Related Services.

Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$24,345

In-State Tuition$27,300

Out-of-State Tuition$27,300

Financial Assistance & Support

31%

Pell Grants

42%

Take Loans

63%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$44,818

+20% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$53,723

Completion Signals

49%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

83%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,000

Est. Monthly Payment

$194/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

Hover or tap a bubble above to explore detailed community insights.

Gender Balance

46%

Men

54%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 46% men and 54% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

18%

Part-Time Share

11%

Avg Family Income

$68,328

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