College statistics
- Address:
- 4881 Taylor Cir
Collegedale, TN
37315 - Sector Group:
- Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- www.southern.edu/
- Setting:
- Suburb
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $26,000
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $26,000
- Room and Board:
- $8,900
- Acceptance Rate:
- 66.6%
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $64,734,045
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Health Professions and Related Programs
Southern Adventist University is a private four-year institution located in Collegedale, Tennessee, with a focus on health professions and related programs. The university enrolls 3,154 students and serves primarily undergraduate learners in a suburban setting.
Annual tuition is $26,000 regardless of residency, with total cost of attendance including room and board at $34,900. The university admits approximately two-thirds of applicants, making admissions accessible. Admitted students typically score at the 75th percentile of 650 in SAT Reading and 620 in SAT Math.
The university is structured as a professions-focused baccalaureate institution rather than a research university, meaning its academic emphasis is on career preparation within its areas of strength. Prospective students should visit the official website at www.southern.edu/ to learn more about specific health professions programs, career outcomes, and how the institution's mission aligns with their educational goals.