Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
66.61%
SAT Average
1,116
ACT Range
18-26
Southern Adventist University Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 66.61%. This means approximately 666 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 2,673 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
66.61%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $25,590 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $25,590 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $37,875 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $24,334 | State avg: $15,202. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 30.92% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 43.72% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Southern Adventist University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$25,590
Room and board
$8,460
Books and supplies
$1,100
Other expenses
$4,350
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$37,875
Average net price
$24,334
Average aid coverage
36%
$13,541 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Southern Adventist University pays approximately $24,334 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Tennessee average of $15,202 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Southern Adventist University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Tennessee and national averages.
Southern Adventist University net price
$24,334
Tennessee average
$15,202
National average
$17,506
Southern Adventist University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $25,590 and average net price at $24,334. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$25,590
Current net price
$24,334
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
51.43%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$53,723
Undergraduates
2,673
10-Year Median Earnings - Southern Adventist University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Southern Adventist University graduates earn about 1.2x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Southern Adventist University?
Undergraduates
2,673
Completion rate
51.43%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
30.92%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
43.72%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 30.92% of Southern Adventist University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 43.72% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Southern Adventist University
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Southern Adventist University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Southern Adventist University lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Southern Adventist University is listed at 4881 Taylor Cir, Collegedale, TN 37315-0370. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Southern Adventist University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Adventist University | 66.61% | $25,590 | $24,334 | $53,723 |
| Vanderbilt University | 6.28% | $63,946 | $19,040 | $91,565 |
| Baptist Health Sciences University | 67.76% | $13,846 | $13,401 | $72,529 |
| Rhodes College | 49.68% | $54,892 | $25,060 | $66,651 |
| The University of Tennessee Health Science Center | Not available | Not available | Not available | $66,318 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Adventist University's acceptance rate?
Southern Adventist University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 66.61%.
How much is Southern Adventist University tuition?
Southern Adventist University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $25,590.
What is Southern Adventist University's average net price?
Southern Adventist University's average net price in the local dataset is $24,334.
What does Southern Adventist University cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $19,100 for Southern Adventist University students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Southern Adventist University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $53,723 for Southern Adventist University.
Is Southern Adventist University accredited?
Southern Adventist University's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Southern Adventist University?
The local dataset lists 2,673 undergraduate students at Southern Adventist University.
What percentage of Southern Adventist University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Southern Adventist University in the local dataset is 30.92%.
What is the federal loan rate at Southern Adventist University?
The federal loan rate for Southern Adventist University in the local dataset is 43.72%.
Where should I verify Southern Adventist University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Southern Adventist University or the latest official federal education data.