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Southern Adventist University is a liberal arts university located in Collegedale, Tennessee, United States. It was established in the year 1892. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. Southern Adventist University's student body has an impressive number of international students.
Southern Adventist University participate in a wide variety of intramural sports. The sports teams compete in sports such as basketball, baseball, hockey, soccer, and softball. The university operates a student-run radio station known as WSMC-FM. The campus hosts several clubs and organizations based on the varied interests of the students. There are special clubs that assist foreign students with admission into the university.
Southern Adventist University is located in Collegedale, TN (a large suburb). The school is a Seventh Day Adventists school. Southern Adventist University is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Post-Master's certificate.
Southern Adventist University has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Southern Adventist University is known for its programs in photography and commercial art and nursing and emergency medicine.
The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 460. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 570.
The school had 2,640 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
Southern Adventist University has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Southern Adventist University
4881 Taylor Cir
Collegedale, TN 37315-0370
General Phone: (423) 236-2000
http://www.southern.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 166 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, nursing administration |
| Business and Management | 61 | business management, accounting, international business, entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, management science, non-profit management, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 45 | elementary school teaching, teacher education, health occupations teaching, education courses, teacher ed, physical education teaching, educational administration, art education, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 36 | psychology, physical therapy, counseling psychology, art therapy, school psychology, psychobiology, community psychology |
| Science | 31 | biology, biomedical sciences, biochemistry, chemistry, biophysics, biological and biomedical sciences |
| Religion and Philosophy | 29 | theology, religion, religious education, pastoral counseling and ministries |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 21 | commercial art, cinematography, photography |
| Liberal Arts | 19 | English, history, foreign language and literature, French language, Spanish language, liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies |
| Media | 19 | journalism courses, broadcast journalism, public relations and advertising, journalism, advertising |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 13 | exercise science, occupational therapy, sports and fitness management, recreation and leisure studies |
| Family and Social Work | 13 | social work |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 7 | computer support, computer science |
| Medical Administration | 6 | health care administration |
| Medical Support and Technology | 5 | clinical lab tech, dental hygienist |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Music | 4 | music, music performance |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Engineering | 2 | engineering, archeology |
| Engineering Technician | 2 | architectural drafting |
| Mechanics and Repair | 1 | automobile mechanics |
Number of programs and degrees for Southern Adventist University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 302 | 56 |
| Associate's degree | 131 | 10 |
| Master's degree | 55 | 18 |
In 2007-2008, Southern Adventist University had a total enrollment of 2,640 students (2,270 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 91% |
| Graduate | 9% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 34% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 24% |
| Florida | 14% |
| Georgia | 6% |
| North Carolina | 6% |
| California | 6% |
| Virginia | 5% |
| New York | 3% |
| Texas | 3% |
| Alabama | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| South Carolina | 2% |
| Palau | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 36 % |
Southern Adventist University offers campus housing for 1,817 of its 2,270 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Collegedale, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Tennessee Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,510 | 1,056 | 70% | 540 | 51% |
| Men | 641 | 430 | 67% | 226 | 53% |
| Women | 869 | 626 | 72% | 314 | 50% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 42% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 77% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,560 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,560 |
| Room and board | $ 4,900 |
| Room charge | $ 2,900 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,000 |
Financial Aid:
Southern Adventist University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 351800)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 46 | $54,021 | 21 | $54,021 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 27 | $51,306 | 23 | $51,306 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 13 | $48,035 | 13 | $48,035 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 88 | $52,038 | 57 | $51,560 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Occupations Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
ENGINEERING
Archeology
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Advertising
Broadcast Journalism
Journalism
Journalism, Other
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Commercial and Advertising Art
Photography
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Biophysics
Chemistry, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Art Therapy/Therapist
Community Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southern Adventist University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
Notable:
Seventh Day Adventists affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing
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