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Private Non-Profit4-Yearmedium campus
Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN
3.1Good
67%
Open Admissions
52%
Graduation
About Southern Adventist University
Southern Adventist University is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Collegedale, Tennessee. With an enrollment of approximately 2,673 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. With an acceptance rate of 67%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 52%. Graduates earn a median salary of $53,723 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $24,334 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
67%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
52%
Enrollment
2,673
Total students
Median Earnings
$53,723
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$25,590
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$25,590
Per year
Average Net Price
$24,334
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
18 – 26
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
470
75th
620
200800
ACT Composite
25th
18
75th
26
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$25,590/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$24,334/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$97,336
10-Year Earnings
$537,230
ROI Multiple
5.5×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Southern Adventist University
Student Outcomes
52%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$54k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
2,673
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
