Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN
65.5%
Acceptance Rate
$27,300
Avg Cost (In-State)
$27,300
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
50.5%
Graduation Rate
2,773
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
Rolling admissions
Common App
No
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
1
Letters of Rec
1
Interview
Not required
Essays: Personal statement required as part of application
Note: Seventh-day Adventist church affiliation information requested; health form and immunization records required after admission
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$44,818
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$53,723
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
50%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $66,005 | $83,525 | 103 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $43,283 | $50,119 | 24 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | — | $59,895 | — |
| Social Work. | — | $51,516 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | — | $48,307 | — |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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