Private nonprofit · Mostly bachelor's degrees · Large suburb
Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, Tennessee. 2,773 undergraduates. Admits 66% of applicants.
56%Graduation rate2 pts above the national median for similar colleges (54%)
$25,979Average net price per year31% above the national median for similar colleges ($19,899)
$58,780Median earnings 10 years after startingAbout the same as the national median for similar colleges
$22,750Median debt at graduation5% above the national median for similar colleges ($21,609)
Our read
Graduates' median debt ($22,750) equals 39% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($58,780).
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Compare net price across collegesPublished tuition and fees: $28,900.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 56% | 54% |
| Return for second year | 83% | 76% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $47,497 | $49,318 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $58,780 | $58,912 |
| Median debt at graduation | $22,750 | $21,609 |
Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly bachelor's degrees).
Programs and what graduates earn
80 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 104 | $68,245 | $72,957 | $20,500 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 5 | — | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | 3 | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 6 | — | — | — |
| Biology, General | 3 | — | — | — |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 1 | — | — | — |
| Social Work | 1 | — | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 3 | — | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 1 | — | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 1 | — | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 3 | — | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 5 | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 7 | — | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 1 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 27 | $107,938 | $116,425 | — |
| Social Work | 21 | $49,408 | $61,173 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 15 | — | $49,559 | — |
| Computer Science | 3 | — | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 4 | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 6 | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 1 | — | — | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | 9 | — | — | — |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | 5 | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 1 | — | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 1 | — | — | — |
| Marketing | 1 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Analytics | 2 | — | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 2 | — | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 5 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 1 | — | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 4 | — | — | — |
Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.
Getting in
66%Admission rate
1,129Average SAT of admitted students
19–25ACT middle 50%
19:1Students per faculty member
32%Undergraduates with a Pell Grant
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Quick answers
- How much does Southern Adventist University cost per year?
- The average net price at Southern Adventist University, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $25,979 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do Southern Adventist University graduates earn?
- Former Southern Adventist University students earn a median of $58,780 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at Southern Adventist University?
- 56% of Southern Adventist University students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do Southern Adventist University graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from Southern Adventist University is $22,750. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
