School Summary

Southern Adventist University


General Information:

Founded in 1892, Southern Adventist University is seated on 1000 acres located in Hamilton county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 13:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 8 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 300. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
Religious control

Address, Phone and URL:

4881 Taylor Circle

Collegedale, TN
37315
For more information call: 800 768-8437. This school has a website at https://www.southern.edu/
Application information for this school is available at www.southern.edu/apply/


Application Fee: $25
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
No Application Requirements available.


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $0.00 $0.00
Room and Board $8,900.00 $8,900.00
Fees $1,300.00 $1,300.00
Total $10,200.00 $10,200.00

This institution offers a cooperative/work-study program. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.southern.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, External Degree Program, English as a Second Language program, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Cooperative (work-study) program, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program.

Academic Competitiveness
Moderate competition - More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 18 on ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 0% 0%
600-699 0% 0%
500-599 0% 0%
400-499 0% 0%
300-399 0% 0%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 0%
24-29 0%
18-23 0%
12-17 0%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% N/A
11-25% N/A
26-50% N/A
Under 50% N/A




No intercollegiate male sports found.


No intercollegiate female sports found.

Basketball, Football, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball

Basketball, Football, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball



No intercollegiate male scholarships found.


No intercollegiate female scholarships found.


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 1,164
Female 1,407
Total 2,571


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 1,251
Female 1,706
Total 2,957

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 13%
African American 6%
Hispanic 26%
Native American 0%
White 39%
Other 14%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 89%
At Least 25 Years Old 11%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 34%
Out Of State 66%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus N/A
Live Off Campus N/A


Community Service Day, Christmas on the Promenade, Convocations

Asian Club, Black Christian Union, Business Society, School of Nursing, Student Ministerial Association


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 13.0401                                           Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • 42.2805                                           School Psychology
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 16.0101                                           Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 52.1301                                           Management Science
  • 13.1001                                           Special Education and Teaching, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 50.0701                                           Art/Art Studies, General
  • 19.0501                                           Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 45.0601                                           Economics, General
  • 26.0102                                           Biomedical Sciences, General
  • 50.0102                                           Digital Arts
  • 50.0402                                           Commercial and Advertising Art
  • 22.0000                                           Legal Studies
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 30.2001                                           International/Globalization Studies
  • 23.1303                                           Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
  • 09.0102                                           Mass Communication/Media Studies
  • 54.0105                                           Public/Applied History
  • 26.0203                                           Biophysics
  • 51.2211                                           Health Services Administration
  • 16.1101                                           Arabic Language and Literature
  • 30.1401                                           Museology/Museum Studies
  • 39.0601                                           Theology/Theological Studies
  • 39.0201                                           Bible/Biblical Studies
  • 09.0903                                           Advertising
  • 13.0301                                           Curriculum and Instruction
  • 54.0103                                           European History
  • 19.0704                                           Family Systems
  • 16.0901                                           French Language and Literature
  • 52.1801                                           Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 44.0000                                           Human Services, General
  • 11.0201                                           Computer Programming/Programmer, General
  • 39.0501                                           Religious/Sacred Music
  • 16.0902                                           Italian Language and Literature
  • 23.1402                                           American Literature (United States)
  • 09.0402                                           Broadcast Journalism
  • 38.0201                                           Religion/Religious Studies
  • 13.1401                                           Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
  • 19.0505                                           Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
  • 50.0605                                           Photography
  • 42.2804                                           Industrial and Organizational Psychology
  • 42.2706                                           Behavioral Neuroscience
  • 26.0202                                           Biochemistry
  • 09.0101                                           Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 50.0904                                           Music Theory and Composition
  • 45.0301                                           Archeology
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 45.0901                                           International Relations and Affairs
  • 09.0902                                           Public Relations/Image Management
  • 09.0401                                           Journalism
  • 39.0401                                           Religious Education
  • 39.0301                                           Missions/Missionary Studies
  • 39.0701                                           Pastoral Studies/Counseling
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 14.0101                                           Engineering, General
  • 14.0901                                           Computer Engineering, General
  • 46.0000                                           Construction Trades, General
  • 10.0105                                           Communications Technology/Technician
  • 52.1001                                           Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • 50.0903                                           Music Performance, General
  • 52.0701                                           Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
  • 52.0401                                           Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
  • 52.0801                                           Finance, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1201                                           Management Information Systems, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 24.0101                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • 42.2801                                           Clinical Psychology
  • 44.0701                                           Social Work
  • 22.0001                                           Pre-Law Studies
  • 51.0907                                           Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
  • 50.0409                                           Graphic Design
  • 15.0612                                           Industrial Technology/Technician
  • 31.0504                                           Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • 30.7101                                           Data Analytics, General
  • 11.0801                                           Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
  • 14.1001                                           Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • 15.1303                                           Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
  • 46.0401                                           Building/Property Maintenance
  • 47.0604                                           Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • 11.1003                                           Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
  • 51.2306                                           Occupational Therapy/Therapist
  • 51.0602                                           Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
  • 50.0602                                           Cinematography and Film/Video Production
  • 51.1005                                           Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
  • 11.1004                                           Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
  • 51.0701                                           Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • 51.0203                                           Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
  • 51.2308                                           Physical Therapy/Therapist
  • 52.1101                                           International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • 52.0206                                           Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
  • 52.2001                                           Construction Management, General
  • 52.0803                                           Banking and Financial Support Services
  • 51.2309                                           Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 12.0503                                           Culinary Arts/Chef Training
  • 52.0204                                           Office Management and Supervision
  • 13.0404                                           Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
  • 13.1302                                           Art Teacher Education
  • 13.1322                                           Biology Teacher Education
  • 13.1323                                           Chemistry Teacher Education
  • 13.1305                                           English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • 13.1325                                           French Language Teacher Education
  • 13.1328                                           History Teacher Education
  • 13.1311                                           Mathematics Teacher Education
  • 13.1312                                           Music Teacher Education
  • 13.1314                                           Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • 13.1329                                           Physics Teacher Education
  • 13.1206                                           Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1210                                           Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • 51.2301                                           Art Therapy/Therapist
  • 51.0806                                           Physical Therapy Assistant
  • 51.3802                                           Nursing Administration
  • 51.3810                                           Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
  • 51.3803                                           Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
  • 51.3805                                           Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
  • 51.3814                                           Critical Care Nursing
  • 14.1101                                           Engineering Mechanics
  • 31.0505                                           Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • 51.0899                                           Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
  • 52.0299                                           Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
  • 52.9999                                           Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • 10.9999                                           Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other
  • 11.9999                                           Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • 13.9999                                           Education, Other
  • 05.0299                                           Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
  • 54.0199                                           History, Other
  • 52.1099                                           Human Resources Management and Services, Other
  • 09.0499                                           Journalism, Other
  • 30.9999                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • 09.0999                                           Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
  • 31.9999                                           Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other
  • 39.0799                                           Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
  • 42.2799                                           Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
  • 13.1299                                           Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
  • 13.1399                                           Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
  • 26.9999                                           Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • 39.0699                                           Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
  • 47.0699                                           Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
  • 44.0799                                           Social Work, Other

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.