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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 graduation rates for students at Southern Adventist University?

Reported completion measures show a 35% four-year graduation rate and a 55% six-year graduation rate for Southern Adventist University. These measures follow defined groups of entering students over different periods; they are not estimates of any individual applicant's likelihood of graduating.

A separately reported overall graduation measure is 49%, while first-year retention is 83%. These indicators need not describe identical cohorts or use identical definitions, so they should not be combined into one calculation. For students comparing colleges, the distinction between four- and six-year completion is financially important: additional terms can mean more living expenses and, depending on enrollment and aid eligibility, more borrowing.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Southern Adventist University?

College Scorecard field-of-study figures report median earnings for specified groups of former students about one year after completing their programs. For Southern Adventist University, reported examples include $56,507 for registered nursing, $41,420 for teacher education at specified levels and methods, and $32,843 for business administration and management.

These are program-level, one-year measures, not starting-salary offers or predictions for every graduate. Scorecard earnings generally reflect federally aided completers included in its measurement population; coverage and sample size can vary by program. Work location, occupation, additional education, and time in the labor market can all affect pay. Students comparing majors should consider licensing requirements, placement opportunities, debt, and longer-term career interests alongside these figures.

Southern Adventist University Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation
49%
4-year graduation
35%
6-year graduation
55%

Southern Adventist University Retention and Employment

First-year retention, full-time students
83%
First-year retention, part-time students
60%
Employed 1 year after graduation
95%

Southern Adventist University Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$50,245
4 years after graduation
$58,282
5 years after graduation
$62,637
7 years after graduation
$63,498
10 years after starting college
$58,780

Alumni Salary for Southern Adventist University Degrees

Degrees

Avg. salary

Business Administration, Management and Operations

$32,843

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

$56,507

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

$41,420

Southern Adventist University Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Health Professions and Related Programs

671784

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

185169

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

252853

Visual and Performing Arts

181533

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

161127

Psychology

21627

Education

13417

Theology and Religious Vocations

21214

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

9413

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

3811

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Health Professions and Related Programs

24226

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

17421

Theology and Religious Vocations

21214

Education

8311

Psychology

10111

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

033

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

202

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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