Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN · Private Nonprofit
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1020 and 1300 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
Popular programs at Southern Adventist University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 83 | |
| 2 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 32 | |
| 3 | Biology, General. | 29 | |
| 4 | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 22 | |
| 5 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 18 | |
| 6 | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 17 | |
| 7 | Music. | 15 | |
| 8 | Computer Science. | 13 | |
| 9 | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 12 | |
| 10 | English Language and Literature, General. | 10 | |
| 11 | Social Work. | 9 | |
| 12 | Chemistry. | 8 | |
| 13 | Journalism. | 7 | |
| 14 | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 7 | |
| 15 | Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | 7 | |
| 16 | Psychology, General. | 7 | |
| 17 | Accounting and Related Services. | 7 | |
| 18 | Religion/Religious Studies. | 6 | |
| 19 | Design and Applied Arts. | 6 | |
| 20 | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 6 |
Showing top 20 of 45 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Southern Adventist University?
Southern Adventist University has an acceptance rate of 66% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Southern Adventist University?
Admitted students at Southern Adventist University typically score between 1020 and 1300 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Southern Adventist University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Southern Adventist University is approximately $24,345 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Southern Adventist University?
4-year graduation rate data for Southern Adventist University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.