Overview

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

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
Business/managerial Economics		×
Construction Management, General
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
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
Communication Management And Strategic Communications		×
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia		×
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 And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance
Computer Programming/programmer, General
Computer Science
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design
Web/multimedia Management And Webmaster
Construction Trades	Associate	Bachelors
Building/property Maintenance
Construction Trades, General	×	×
Construction Trades, Other		×
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 And Professional Development, Specific Levels And Methods, Other
Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering Mechanics
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
Adult Health Nurse/nursing
Allied Health And Medical Assisting Services, Other
Art Therapy/therapist
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Critical Care Nursing
Dental Hygiene/hygienist
Family Practice Nurse/nursing
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
Therapeutic Recreation/recreational Therapy
History	Associate	Bachelors
European History
History, General
History, Other
Public/applied History
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Studies
Pre-law Studies
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
Data Analytics, General
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	×	×
School Psychology
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Social Work
Social Work, Other	×	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Archeology
Economics, General
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Bible/biblical Studies
Divinity/ministry		×
Missions/missionary Studies
Pastoral Counseling And Specialized Ministries, Other
Pastoral Studies/counseling
Religious Education
Religious/sacred Music
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
Digital Arts
Graphic Design
Music Performance, General
Music Theory And Composition
Music, General
Photography

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,907

Applied

1,904

Accepted

2,929

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,509

Females Applied

1,069

Females Accepted

71%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,205

Males Applied

832

Males Accepted

69%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

25

Application Fee

3.59

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	-	530	660
SAT Math	-	490	640
ACT Composite	-	19	25

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

26,000

Private

Fees

1,300

Full-time student fees

8,900

Room & board

5,400

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes

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

2,929

Total Undergrad students

6%

International Students

66%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	26.11%
Black or African American	6.4%
White or Caucasian	38.76%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.11%
Asian	13.73%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.19%
Two or more races	6.51%
Other	1.42%

Gender

Male (45.92%)

Female (54.08%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	Not Reported

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

143

Total Faculty

19:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 142

Part-time - 1

Male - 71

Female - 72