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Southern Adventist University

#1287 in US ranking Collegedale, TN
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$41,335
Tuition & fees
$28,900
Avg. aid
$12,429
Receiving aid
98%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
98.5%
SAT range
1020–1300
ACT range
19–25

Outcomes

Graduation rate
49%
Median salary
$50,245
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Southern Adventist University?

Southern Adventist University's recurring campus calendar includes religious gatherings, performances, and community activities shaped by its Adventist affiliation. These are useful to consider as part of the institution's character, rather than as evidence that every student participates.

Weekly worship and Sabbath observance give the campus a rhythm distinct from a college whose main weekend programming is organized around Saturday events. Music ensembles and theater productions offer other recurring occasions for students and visitors to gather. Homecoming and alumni programming connect current students with graduates, although the activities and dates can change each year. The current university calendar is the appropriate source for a particular term's schedule.

What are the student housing and dining options at Southern Adventist University?

Southern Adventist University offers on-campus residential housing and campus dining. Residence-hall arrangements and any apartment-style options have different eligibility rules, so applicants should review the housing choices available to their class standing before assuming that a preferred room type will be offered.

Students planning to live on campus should check the current housing application, assignment schedule, residence policies, and meal-plan requirements. Dining-plan terms matter for budgeting: a plan's price does not necessarily indicate which meals or campus outlets it covers. Off-campus living may be an option for eligible students, but it brings separate decisions about leases, transportation, groceries, and the university's current residency rules. Housing availability should not be interpreted as a guarantee of a particular placement.

Southern Adventist University Campus Life

College owned housing available

No

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

No

School organizations

50

Southern Adventist University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
20:1
Undergraduates living on campus
82%
Campus size
1,000 acres

Southern Adventist University Library Services and Resources

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Southern Adventist University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Southern Adventist University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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