Southern Adventist University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4254 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1193 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1119 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #26 of 56 | In Tennessee |
| #5083 of 6,566 | For Philosophy |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Seventh Day Adventist
- Acceptance rate
- 66%
- Undergraduates
- 2,571
- Graduates
- 332
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- 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 66% and is among the top 27% 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 | 66% | 69% | 71% |
| Applicants | 2,490 | 1,031 | 1,312 |
| Admissions | 1,638 | 708 | 930 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 618 | 295 | 323 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 9 | 4 | 5 |
1,043 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
148 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
255 or 41%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 980
or below
75% of them
had 1280
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Southern Adventist University are 980-1280 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
382 or 61%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Southern Adventist University are 19-26 (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 | 1225 (42%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 739 (25%) |
| Asian | 344 (12%) |
| Black or African American | 208 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 185 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 181 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 11 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (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 $24,332 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 | $17,953 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,293 |
| $48-75K | $22,610 |
| $75-110K | $26,384 |
| $110K+ | $28,566 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $22,980 | $12,150 |
| Tuition in-state | $22,980 | $12,150 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $22,980 | $12,150 |
| Fee in-district | $890 | |
| Fee in-state | $890 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $890 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,600 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,330 |
| Room charge | $4,850 |
| Meal charge | $3,480 |
Southern Adventist University majors
Southern Adventist University has granted 372 bachelor's degrees across 52 programs, 102 master's across 17 programs, and 18 doctorate degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Southern Adventist University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 86 | 83 | ||
| Social Work | 9 | 31 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 4 | 32 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 22 | |||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 21 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 18 | |||
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 17 | |||
| Computer Science | 13 | 2 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 15 | |||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 10 | 4 | ||
| Critical Care Nursing | 9 | 4 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 12 | |||
| Clinical Psychology | 2 | 10 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 10 | |||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 9 | |||
| Accounting | 7 | 1 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 8 | |||
| Music, General | 8 | |||
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse & Nursing | 6 | 2 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 7 | |||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 7 | |||
| Finance, General | 6 | 1 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 7 | |||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 7 | |||
| Psychology, General | 7 | |||
| Graphic Design | 6 | |||
| History, General | 6 | |||
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 5 | |||
| Biochemistry | 5 | |||
| Broadcast Journalism | 5 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 1 | 4 | ||
| Management Science | 5 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 5 | |||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 5 | |||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 5 | |||
| Family Systems | 4 | |||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 4 | |||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 4 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 4 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 4 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 3 | 1 | ||
| Behavioral Neuroscience | 3 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | 3 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | |||
| Religious Education | 3 | |||
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 3 | |||
| Advertising | 2 | |||
| Archeology | 2 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 2 | |||
| Building & Property Maintenance | 2 | |||
| Culinary Arts & Chef Training | 2 | |||
| Education, Other | 1 | 1 | ||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 2 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 | |||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 2 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 2 | |||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 2 | |||
| Adult Health Nurse & Nursing | 1 | |||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 1 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 1 | |||
| Construction Management, General | 1 | |||
| Engineering, General | 1 | |||
| Health Services Administration | 1 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 1 | |||
| Journalism | 1 | |||
| Journalism, Other | 1 | |||
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | |||
| Physics, General | 1 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 | |||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 136 | 372 | 102 | 18 |
Southern Adventist University has a graduation rate of 52%, which is among the 45% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 52% | 50% | 53% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Southern Adventist University has published 301 scientific papers with 1,853 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Political Science, Medicine, and Quantum and Particle physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 | 6 |
| 1995 | 2 | 7 |
| 1996 | 2 | 12 |
| 1997 | 5 | 2 |
| 1998 | 2 | 6 |
| 1999 | 3 | 9 |
| 2000 | 5 | 17 |
| 2001 | 8 | 25 |
| 2002 | 1 | 24 |
| 2003 | 3 | 32 |
| 2004 | 8 | 33 |
| 2005 | 13 | 28 |
| 2006 | 7 | 49 |
| 2007 | 6 | 54 |
| 2008 | 4 | 53 |
| 2009 | 8 | 70 |
| 2010 | 8 | 80 |
| 2011 | 5 | 89 |
| 2012 | 9 | 73 |
| 2013 | 17 | 79 |
| 2014 | 22 | 90 |
| 2015 | 19 | 92 |
| 2016 | 11 | 84 |
| 2017 | 13 | 92 |
| 2018 | 9 | 71 |
| 2019 | 15 | 99 |
| 2020 | 14 | 101 |
| 2021 | 8 | 114 |
| 2022 | 17 | 113 |
| 2023 | 12 | 136 |
Notable alumni
-
Cherie Priest
- Occupations
- science fiction writernovelistwriter
- 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
- university teacherhistorian
- 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 68)
- Occupations
- pastorlawyeractivist
- 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 | 463 |
| 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 |