Southern Adventist University

Tuition & Fees

^$22,520

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing

700-800

600-699

43%

500-599

30%

400-499

21%

200-299

700-800

13%

600-699

31%

500-599

25%

400-499

13%

300-399

18%

700-800

600-699

17%

500-599

33%

400-499

41%

300-399

200-299

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30-36

17%

24-29

34%

18-23

38%

12-17

10%

6-11

30-36

24-29

31%

18-23

39%

12-17

23%

30-36

11%

24-29

32%

18-23

48%

12-17

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undergraduateRatios

42^%

male

58^%

female

teacher

students

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94^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	1,349
Declined	+ 74
Total Received	1,423

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Private (nonprofit)

2,564

undergraduate students

471

graduate students

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Four-Year Colleges in Tennessee

Colleges with Dress Codes

Seventh-Day Adventist Colleges

Codes

SAT	1727
ACT	4006

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School Facts

Southern Adventist University, founded in 1892, is a liberal arts university affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Its 1,000-acre campus is located in Collegedale, 18 miles northeast of Chattanooga.

Public/private	Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment	3,035
Established in	1892
Coeducational	Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Religious affiliation	Other
Accredited by	• ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing) • CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) • CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation) • CSAB (Computing Sciences Accreditation Board) • CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) • IACBE (International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education) • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) • SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools)

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Collegedale, TN

1,000-acre campus in Collegedale (population: 11,659), 18 miles from Chattanooga. Air and bus serve Chattanooga; train serves Atlanta (120 miles).

Southern Adventist University
4881 Taylor Circle
Collegedale, TN 37315-0370

Campus Life

yes: Housing available
89%: Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
66%: Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes: Students are required to live in school housing
yes: Students may have cars on campus

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Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing

700-800

600-699

43%

500-599

30%

400-499

21%

200-299

700-800

13%

600-699

31%

500-599

25%

400-499

13%

300-399

18%

700-800

600-699

17%

500-599

33%

400-499

41%

300-399

200-299

composite english math

30-36

17%

24-29

34%

18-23

38%

12-17

10%

6-11

30-36

24-29

31%

18-23

39%

12-17

23%

30-36

11%

24-29

32%

18-23

48%

12-17

Admissions Facts

Application fee	$25
Common application accepted	no
Application deadline	March 1 (priority deadline)
School has early decision program	no
School has early action program	no
Admissions interview (required or recommended)	Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements	SAT or ACT Required

Not Selective

94^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	1,349
Declined	+ 74
Total Received	1,423

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

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Admissions Contact

Rick Anderson
Director of Admissions & Recruitment
P: 800 768-8437
F: 423 236-1835
admissions@southern.edu

Financial Aid

68^%

Of students' needs
were fully met

^$16,298

Average financial aid

Cost

Total	$30,860
Tuition	$21,650
Room	$4,640
Board	$2,600
Additional fees	$870
Books & supplies	$1,100
Average Financial Aid	- $16,298
Total with Avg. Aid	$14,562

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Total	$19,556,532
Federal	$4,186,385
State	$1,183,978
Institutional	$10,649,558
Other external	$3,536,611

Non-need-based

Total	$6,414,408
Federal
State	$193,275
Institutional	$4,293,254
Other external	$1,927,879

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 800 768-8437
F: 423 236-1835
studfin@southern.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Paula Walters
Director of Student Finance
pkwalters@southern.edu

Majors

	Assc.	Bach.	Mast.	Doct.
Accounting
Administration
Animation
Archaeology
Architectural Drafting
Art
Art Education
Art Therapy
Auto Service
Biblical Studies
Biology
Biophysics
Broadcast Journalism
Business Administration
Chemistry
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Communication Studies
Computer Information Systems
Computer Science
Computer Systems Administration
Construction Management
Corporate/Community Wellness Management
Engineering Studies
English
Family Studies
Film Production
Financial Management
Fine Arts
French
General Studies
Global Community Development
Global Policy/Service Studies
Graphic Design
Health Science
Health/Physical Education/Recreation
History
Interdisciplinary Studies
International Studies
Liberal Arts/Education
Long-Term Care Administration
Management
Marketing
Mass Communication
Mathematics
Media Technology
Medical Laboratory Science
Ministry
Missions
Music
Music Education
Non Profit Management
Nursing
Nursing Practice
Outdoor Emergency Services
Outdoor Leadership
Pastoral Care
Personal Selling
Physics
Pre-Dental Hygiene
Pre-Nutrition/Dietetics
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Speech Language Pathology/Audiology
Psychology
Public Relations
Public Relations/Business Administration
Religion
Religious Education
Religious Studies
School Counseling
Social Work
Sports Studies
Theology
Vegetarian Culinary Arts

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Programs Offered

Accelerated study
Certificate programs
Distance Learning
Double majors
Honors program
Independent study
Internships
Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

Pre-dentistry
Pre-law
Pre-medicine
Pre-optometry
Pre-pharmacy
Pre-theology

3,035

total students

33^%

in-state

67^%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

84^%

2,564
students

Female
58^%
1,486

Male
42^%
1,078

16^%

471
students

Female
76^%
359

Male
24^%
112

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

84^%

2,160
students

Female
58^%
1,246

Male
42^%
914

16^%

404
students

Female
60^%
240

Male
40^%
164

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Student Break-down

4%: Nonresident aliens
9%: Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
12%: Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
25%: Hispanic/Latino
41%: White, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%: Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

95^%

Transfer applicants accepted

56^%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements	High School GPA: 2.00 College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript	Required of All
College transcript(s)	Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)	Required of Some
Interview	Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores	Required of Some
Essay or personal statement	Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Winter: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

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Counseling services

Academic
Career
Personal
Psychological
Religious

Remedial services offered

Math
Reading
Study skills
Writing

Career placement services

Alumni network
Career/job search classes
Co-op education
Interest inventory
Interview training
On-campus job interviews
Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

90^%

Additional services

Health insurance
Health service
Nonremedial tutoring
Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

Adaptive equipment
Note-taking services
Reader services
Talking books
Tape recorders
Tutors

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Southern Adventist University

Tuition & Fees

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Collegedale, TN

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Percent of freshmen in each score range

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Not Selective

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Not Considered

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Admissions Contact

Financial Aid

Of students' needswere fully met

Average financial aid

Cost

Scholarships & Grants

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Financial Aid Office

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Programs Offered

Pre-professional Programs

total students

in-state

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

2,564students

471students

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

2,160students

404students

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Transfer Admissions

Transfer Requirements

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Winter: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

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Remedial services offered

Career placement services

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Additional services

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Of students' needs
were fully met

2,564
students

471
students

2,160
students

404
students