Southern Adventist University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4327 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1202 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1127 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #26 of 56 | In Tennessee |
| #5247 of 5,782 | For Organic Chemistry |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Seventh Day Adventist
- Acceptance rate
- 67%
- Undergraduates
- 2,827
- Graduates
- 327
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- southern.edu
Southern Adventist University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Southern Adventist University has an acceptance rate of 67% and is among the top 29% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 69% | 72% |
| Applicants | 2,731 | 1,143 | 1,421 |
| Admissions | 1,819 | 789 | 1,029 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 750 | 342 | 408 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 8 | 5 | 3 |
1,132 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
198 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
321 or 42%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 970
or below
75% of them
had 1270
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Southern Adventist University are 970-1270 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
486 or 64%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Southern Adventist University are 18-26 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1310 (42%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 780 (25%) |
| Asian | 389 (12%) |
| Black or African American | 230 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 199 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 189 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 48 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Southern Adventist University is $25,374 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $19,100 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,914 |
| $48-75K | $23,907 |
| $75-110K | $27,508 |
| $110K+ | $29,508 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $24,350 | $12,870 |
| Tuition in-state | $24,350 | $12,870 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $24,350 | $12,870 |
| Fee in-district | $1,240 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,240 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,240 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,500 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,860 |
| Room charge | $5,140 |
| Meal charge | $3,720 |
Southern Adventist University majors
Southern Adventist University has granted 353 bachelor's degrees across 53 programs, 90 master's across 20 programs, and 9 doctorate degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Southern Adventist University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 90 | 63 | ||
| Social Work | 15 | 21 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 26 | |||
| Accounting | 3 | 17 | 3 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 1 | 20 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 21 | |||
| Clinical Psychology | 5 | 13 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 14 | 2 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 14 | 2 | ||
| Computer Science | 12 | 3 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 15 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 12 | |||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 12 | |||
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 12 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 9 | |||
| Building & Property Maintenance | 8 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | 7 | ||
| Management Science | 8 | |||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 8 | |||
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse & Nursing | 8 | |||
| Biochemistry | 7 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 7 | |||
| Finance, General | 6 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 6 | |||
| Psychology, General | 6 | |||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 5 | 1 | ||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 5 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | |||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 4 | |||
| Graphic Design | 4 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 2 | 2 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 4 | |||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 4 | |||
| American Literature (United States) | 3 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 3 | |||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Broadcast Journalism | 3 | |||
| Critical Care Nursing | 1 | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | |||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 3 | |||
| History, General | 3 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 3 | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | 2 | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | |||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 3 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 3 | |||
| Advertising | 2 | |||
| Archeology | 2 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | 2 | |||
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 2 | |||
| Engineering, General | 2 | |||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 2 | |||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 2 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 2 | |||
| Journalism, Other | 2 | |||
| Music, General | 2 | |||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 2 | |||
| Physics, General | 2 | |||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 2 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 2 | |||
| Adult Health Nurse & Nursing | 1 | |||
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 1 | |||
| Health Services Administration | 1 | |||
| Italian Language and Literature | 1 | |||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 1 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other | 1 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | |||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 1 | |||
| Religious Education | 1 | |||
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 1 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 1 | |||
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies & Technicians, Other | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 142 | 353 | 90 | 9 |
Southern Adventist University has a graduation rate of 51%, which is among the 44% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 51% | 49% | 53% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Southern Adventist University has published 340 scientific papers with 2,661 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Biology, Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Political Science, Medicine, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 3 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 | 7 |
| 1995 | 2 | 9 |
| 1996 | 3 | 13 |
| 1997 | 5 | 3 |
| 1998 | 2 | 7 |
| 1999 | 3 | 13 |
| 2000 | 5 | 26 |
| 2001 | 8 | 29 |
| 2002 | 1 | 31 |
| 2003 | 3 | 43 |
| 2004 | 7 | 41 |
| 2005 | 14 | 41 |
| 2006 | 8 | 77 |
| 2007 | 8 | 73 |
| 2008 | 6 | 72 |
| 2009 | 8 | 88 |
| 2010 | 7 | 101 |
| 2011 | 5 | 118 |
| 2012 | 9 | 99 |
| 2013 | 18 | 100 |
| 2014 | 23 | 120 |
| 2015 | 19 | 107 |
| 2016 | 12 | 111 |
| 2017 | 14 | 118 |
| 2018 | 13 | 103 |
| 2019 | 14 | 130 |
| 2020 | 14 | 129 |
| 2021 | 9 | 184 |
| 2022 | 18 | 170 |
| 2023 | 16 | 208 |
| 2024 | 10 | 145 |
Notable alumni
-
Cherie Priest
- Occupations
- writernovelistscience fiction writer
- Biography
-
Cherie Priest is an American novelist and blogger living in Seattle, Washington.
-
Ronald Numbers
- Years
- 1942-2023 (aged 81)
- Enrolled in Southern Adventist University
- Studied in 1963
- Occupations
- historianuniversity teacher
- Biography
-
Ronald Leslie Numbers was an American historian of science. He was awarded the 2008 George Sarton Medal by the History of Science Society for "a lifetime of exceptional scholarly achievement by a distinguished scholar".
-
Mathew D. Staver
- Years
- 1956-.. (age 69)
- Occupations
- pastoractivistlawyer
- Biography
-
Mathew D. "Mat" Staver is an American lawyer and former pastor of several Seventh-day Adventist churches who became a Southern Baptist. He is a former dean of Liberty University's law school. In 1989, he founded the nonprofit organization Liberty Counsel, where he serves as chairman. ProPublica called him "a leading Christian legal theorist."
-
Jim Davis
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
James Wayland Davis is an American politician and orthodontist who served as a member of the North Carolina General Assembly. He represented the Senate's fiftieth district, which includes Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, and Swain counties from 2011 until 2021.
-
George A. Williams
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
George Arthur Williams was a 20th-century politician who served as the 18th lieutenant governor of Nebraska from 1925 to 1931.
General info
| Founded | 1892 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Power for Mind and Soul |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 482 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 4881 Taylor Cir Collegedale, Tennessee, 37315-0370 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 11,000 |
| Phone | 4232362000 |