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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 is the cost of studying for a year at Southern Adventist University?

For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition was $26,000, with $1,300 in required fees. The same tuition and fee figures applied to in-state and out-of-state students. A reported typical room-and-board charge was $9,400, and books and supplies were estimated at $1,100.

  • Tuition and required fees, 2024-25: $27,300.
  • Typical room and board, 2024-25: $9,400.
  • Books and supplies, 2024-25: $1,100.

Those categories total approximately $37,800 for a residential student before transportation, personal expenses, and any program-specific costs. That is a constructed comparison using the listed 2024-25 amounts, not an individual financial-aid award or a complete cost-of-attendance budget. A student living elsewhere may have different housing and food expenses.

Published charges are also different from net price, which accounts for grant and scholarship aid in the population measured. Reported average net price was $20,421 for families with annual income of $48,000 or less and $22,849 for families in the $48,001-$75,000 bracket. Individual aid packages can differ substantially. Reported figures show that 98% of students received some form of financial aid and 42% had student loans; loans reduce what must be paid immediately but must generally be repaid. Eligible students may be considered for federal grants and loans, applicable state assistance, and university scholarships through the relevant aid applications. Veterans and military-connected applicants should also have the university certify their particular education-benefit eligibility before using an award estimate as a budget.

What are the work-study opportunities at Southern Adventist University?

Southern Adventist University students may pursue campus employment, while those who qualify for Federal Work-Study may be eligible for jobs funded through that aid program. A work-study award establishes eligibility to seek qualifying work; it is not an automatic job assignment or cash deducted from the tuition bill.

Students should review their financial-aid offer and ask the office handling student employment where openings are posted, how hiring works, and whether a position requires work-study eligibility. Ordinary campus jobs may have different funding rules. Earnings also depend on hours worked, so a student budgeting for a term should distinguish expected wages from grants or scholarships already committed to the account.

Career-related experience can come through internships and major-specific placements as well as paid jobs. Students seeking help with career planning, applications, or employment opportunities should check the university's current career-services and departmental resources; an internship's academic credit, pay, and eligibility are determined separately from federal work-study.

Southern Adventist University Tuition and Fees

In-state tuition & fees
$28,900
Out-of-state tuition & fees
$28,900
Tuition
$27,500
Fees
$1,400
Room and board
$9,400
Books and supplies
$1,100

Total Cost

Cost of attendance per year
$41,335
Tuition & fees
$28,900
Housing, food, books & other
$12,435

98% of undergraduates receive aid, $12,429 on average

Southern Adventist University Cost of Living

Yearly living expenses by where students live

On campus
$13,900
Off campus, not with family
$17,600
Off campus, with family
$5,000

Southern Adventist University Net Price by Family Income

Average yearly cost after grants, students awarded federal aid

$0–30,000
$19,123
$30,001–48,000
$20,421
$48,001–75,000
$22,849
$75,001–110,000
$26,679
Over $110,000
$30,751

Southern Adventist University Room and Board Cost

Typical room charge for academic year

$5,700

Typical board charge for academic year

$3,700

Southern Adventist University Tuition Plans

Tuition guaranteed plan

No

Prepaid tuition plan

No

Southern Adventist University Financial Aid

Undergraduate average amount

$12,429

All

$12,904

Students Receiving Financial Aid

Share of undergraduate students
98%

Southern Adventist University Grants, Loans and Debt

Students receiving Pell Grants
31%
Students with federal loans
42%
Median debt at completion
$22,750

Southern Adventist University Military and Veterans Benefits

Undergraduate average amount

$19,684

Graduate average amount

$13,515

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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