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Southern Adventist University

#804 in Best Colleges in America
  • 4 Year
  • Collegedale, TN
  • 733 reviews
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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B-
    2. Value
      B
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      B+
    5. Athletics
      NG
    6. Party Scene
      C-
    7. Professors
      B-
    8. Location
      B-
    9. Dorms
      B+
    10. Campus Food
      B
    11. Student Life
      B
    12. Safety
      A-
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    Southern Adventist is an above-average private, Christian university located in Collegedale, Tennessee in the Chattanooga Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 2,173 undergraduate students. The Southern Adventist acceptance rate is 100%. Popular majors include Nursing, Biology, and Business. Graduating 52% of students, Southern Adventist alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $33,100.
    About Southern Adventist University...
    Athletic Division
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    Athletic Conference
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    Address
    PO Box 370
    Collegedale, TN 37315
    Website
    southern.edu

    Southern Adventist University Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    100%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    920-1180
    ACT Range
    20-26
    Application Fee
    $25
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $21,511/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $10,645/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%

    Academics

    Professors
    B-
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    14:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
    80%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.45 responses
    72%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.54 responses
    61%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.54 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Nursing
      239 Graduates
    • Biology
      25 Graduates
    • Business
      24 Graduates
    • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
      17 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      16 Graduates
    • Cinematography and Video Production
      15 Graduates
    • Theological and Ministerial Studies
      15 Graduates
    • Accounting
      14 Graduates
    • Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine
      11 Graduates
    • Social Work and Youth Services
      11 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    2,173Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    427
    Undergrads Over 25
    8%
    Pell Grant
    36%
    Varsity Athletes
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    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 30 responses
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    • Friendly
      40%
    • Compassionate
      20%
    • Unique
      20%
    • Religious
      13%
    • Cliquish
      3%
    • Diverse
      3%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    89%
    Poll
    90%
    of students say they don't have Greek life.49 responses
    Poll
    59%
    of students say no one pays attention to varsity sports.68 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 33 responses
    Report
    • Adventist
      67%
    • Diverse
      12%
    • Close-knit and supportive
      9%
    • Diverse and united
      9%
    • Fast-paced
      3%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $38,500/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    52%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    89%
    National
    83%
    89%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.28 responses
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    Southern Adventist University Reviews

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    I visited Southern this past weekend and it appeared to be a great school with tons of possibility! The people are nice, the teachers are nice, and the environment in general seems like a great Christian college.
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    Southern Adventist University is an amazing campus with a spiritual student Life experience, healthy food options, and professors that truly care about your success. I have found that being a part of this University is like being a part of a big family. I feel safe and well prepared to head into the real world after my experience at Southern. Many resources are provided to all students in order to help provide them with the highest possibility for success. While having excellent academics and dorm life, Southern also teaches it's students morals and good ethics to carry with them after graduation. Attending Southern Adventist University was the best decision I could have made in order to feel the most prepared in obtaining a successful career.
    My experience at Southern Adventist University has been quite positive. The campus (complete with lots of green space) is beautiful, the food is tasty and there are several options, and the classes are informative. Also, Southern does a great job of coordinating fun events for students to attend, from concerts to 5k’s, and they often bring in great speakers. I can appreciate the emphasis on service here, and all the Student Life Groups and mission opportunities appeal to me. I have been assigned an advisor for my major and an advisor for first-year experience, so I am aware of school requirements and fully equipped to meet them. Although I had very fast transition, all the heads of the different departments worked with me to make sure I could meet all the upcoming deadlines. If the student workers had been better trained on customer service and their job description, it would have been much easier to get the information I needed.