Southern Adventist University

Southern Adventist University is a private, religious school in a small town setting in Collegedale, Tennessee. Southern Adventist University was founded in 1892 and now enrolls around 2,834 students a year, including 2,448 undergrads.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Southern Adventist University! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus

Interested in journalism or communications? Southern Adventist University students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Southern Adventist University, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Southern Adventist University has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Southern Adventist University on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Southern Adventist University on the Student Life page.

2021 Southern Adventist University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	81%
Average GPA	3.6
Tuition	$21,100

Is Southern Adventist University a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at to get a clearer idea of what Southern Adventist University offers and if it sounds like the right college for you.

2020 Acceptance Rate for Southern Adventist University

It is moderately difficult to get into Southern Adventist University. Southern Adventist University admitted 81% of all applicants in 2020. Out of 1,619 applications received in 2021, 1,312 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Southern Adventist University

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 79% of students who start at Southern Adventist University come back for their second year of college. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Southern Adventist University Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Southern Adventist University's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. Southern Adventist University's endowment was valued at $38.1 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Southern Adventist University

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Southern Adventist University meets 68% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Southern Adventist University full-time are awarded $16,593 a year in financial aid, on average.

The average student debt for graduates in the class of 2021 was around $33,445 per student, not including those with no debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Southern Adventist University. Based on this information, how does Southern Adventist University sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Southern Adventist University a good school for you?

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Where is Southern Adventist University Located?

Southern Adventist University is located in the small town setting of Collegedale, Tennessee, less than an hour from Chattanooga.

If you want to see Southern Adventist University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 75 to Collegedale, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Lovell Field.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Southern Adventist University and Collegedale are like without leaving home.

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