Overview

Southern Adventist University is a University institution located in Collegedale, TN, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address PO Box 370
Collegedale, TN  37315-0370
United States

Contact Jennifer Landivar
Applications Manager
Email: jlandivar@southern.edu
Phone: 423-236-2655
Fax: 423-236-1835

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biological And Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Biophysics
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Administrative Assistant And Secretarial Science, General
Banking And Financial Support Services
Business Administration And Management, General
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other
Construction Management, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management And Services, Other
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Non-profit/public/organizational Management
Office Management And Supervision
Sales, Distribution, And Marketing Operations, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Advertising
Broadcast Journalism
Journalism
Journalism, Other
Mass Communication/media Studies
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication, Other
Public Relations/image Management
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Communications Technologies/technicians And Support Services, Other
Communications Technology/technician
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services, Other
Computer Programming/programmer, General
Computer Science
Construction Trades	Associate	Bachelors
Building/property Maintenance
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Curriculum And Instruction
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, Other
Educational Leadership And Administration, General
Educational, Instructional, And Curriculum Supervision
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering, General
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Architectural Drafting And Architectural Cad/cadd
Industrial Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
American Literature (united States)
English Language And Literature, General
Professional, Technical, Business, And Scientific Writing
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Family Systems
Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies, General
Foodservice Systems Administration/management
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Arabic Language And Literature
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
French Language And Literature
Italian Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Allied Health And Medical Assisting Services, Other
Art Therapy/therapist
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Dental Hygiene/hygienist
Health Services Administration
Health/health Care Administration/management
Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist
Nursing Administration
Occupational Therapy/therapist
Physical Therapy Assistant
Physical Therapy/therapist
Psychiatric/mental Health Nurse/nursing
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Speech-language Pathology/pathologist
History	Associate	Bachelors
European History
History, General
Public/applied History
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Automobile/automotive Mechanics Technology/technician
Vehicle Maintenance And Repair Technologies/technicians, Other
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/globalization Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Museology/museum Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology, Other
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Personal And Culinary Services	Associate	Bachelors
Culinary Arts/chef Training
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Behavioral Neuroscience
Clinical Psychology
Industrial And Organizational Psychology
Psychology, General
Research And Experimental Psychology, Other
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Social Work, Other
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Archeology
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Bible/biblical Studies
Missions/missionary Studies
Pastoral Counseling And Specialized Ministries, Other
Pastoral Studies/counseling
Religious Education
Theological And Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology/theological Studies
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Cinematography And Film/video Production
Commercial And Advertising Art
Graphic Design
Music Performance, General
Music Theory And Composition
Music, General
Photography

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,619

Applied

1,312

Accepted

3,091

Enrolled

Female Admissions

952

Females Applied

753

Females Accepted

79%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

667

Males Applied

559

Males Accepted

84%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

25

Application Fee

3.59

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2.5
Required for some programs	A minimum high school GPA of 2.25

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

22,320

Private

Fees

890

Full-time student fees

8,240

Room & board

Financial Aid

16,298

Avg. Financial Aid Package

16,593

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

8,205

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,660

Avg. Loan Aid

7,645

Avg. Grant Aid

10,702

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

68%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

2%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,091

Total Undergrad students

66%

Out-of-state students

Gender

Male (44.35%)

Female (55.65%)

Campus Life

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Community Service Day, Christmas on the Promenade and Convocations

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Asian Club, Black Christian Union, Business Society, School of Nursing and Student Ministerial Association

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball		No	No
Football		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball		No	No
Football		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Faculty

172

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 169

Part-time - 3

Male - 81

Female - 91