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Southern Adventist University, Tennessee

Overview of Southern Adventist University

Southern Adventist University is located in Collegedale, Tennessee (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 Master's degree.

Areas of Study

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 music, photography and commercial art, physical science, and nursing and emergency medicine.

Southern Adventist University Selectivity

The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 410. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 410 and 500. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Student Body

Southern Adventist University had 2,522 enrolled students in 2005.

Student Life

The school has a residential or campus feel. Southern Adventist University offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Southern Adventist University, as a learning community, nurtures Christ-likeness and encourages the pursuit of truth, wholeness, and a life of service."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Southern Adventist University

Southern Adventist University
4881 Taylor Cir
Collegedale, TN 37315-0370
General Phone: (423) 236-2000
Admissions Phone: (423) 236-2844
Financial Aid Phone: (423) 236-2835
http://www.southern.edu

Southern Adventist University Programs and Degrees (2005)

Southern Adventist University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine135registered nursing, nurse practitioner
Business And Management67business management, accounting, entrepreneurship, marketing, management science, international business, MIS, non-profit management, ...
Religion And Philosophy51theology, religion, religious education, missionary studies, bible studies
Therapy And Counseling43psychology, school psychology, physical therapy, community psychology, counseling psychology
Education And Teaching42elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, teacher education, teacher ed, special ed, curriculum and instruction, educational administration, music teaching
Liberal Arts36English, liberal arts and sciences, history, Spanish language, minority and gender studies, French language
Photography And Commercial Art27cinematography, commercial art, photography
Science26biology, biomedical sciences, chemistry, biochemistry, biological and biomedical sciences, biophysics
Media26public relations and advertising, broadcast journalism, advertising, journalism, journalism courses, mass communication
Computer Science And Engineering21computer science, computer support, computer programming
Family And Social Work12social work
Medical Assistant And Technician10dental hygienist, speech pathology, clinical lab tech
Music8music, music theory and composition, music performance
Medical Adminstration7health care administration
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy6exercise science, sports and fitness management
Art Studies5art studies
Engineering4engineering, archeology
Mathematics3mathematics
Mechanics And Repair2automobile mechanics
Office And Administration1administrative assistant

Number of programs and degrees for Southern Adventist University in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree35950
Associate's degree10512
Master's degree6819

Student Body

In 2005, Southern Adventist University had a total enrollment of 2,522 students (2,292 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men44%
Women56%
Full-Time98%
Part-Time2%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate87%
Graduate13%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White72%
Black9%
Hispanic10%
Asian4%
American Indian0%
(Foreign Students)5%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-1925%
20-2131%
22-2425%
25-298%
30-344%
35-392%
40-493%
50-641%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Tennessee24%
Florida14%
Georgia9%
North Carolina5%
California5%
Pennsylvania4%
Virginia3%
New York3%
Indiana3%
Washington3%
Michigan2%
Maryland2%
Kentucky2%
Alabama2%
Texas2%
New Jersey1%
South Carolina1%
Foreign countries1%
Massachusetts1%
Maine1%
Missouri1%
Illinois1%
Idaho1%
Wisconsin1%
Mississippi1%
Ohio1%
Oregon1%
Oklahoma1%
West Virginia1%
Arkansas1%

Southern Adventist University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time65 %
Part-Time53 %

Southern Adventist University Room and Board (2005)

Southern Adventist University offers campus housing for 1,749 of its 2,292 (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.

Southern Adventist University Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total1,4911,09874%60555%
Men64046272%26557%
Women85163675%34053%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal410540
SAT Math410500
ACT Verbal1925
ACT Math1724
ACT Composite1924

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencerecommended
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT46%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT73%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Admissions Phone Number: (423) 236-2844

Southern Adventist University Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 14,020
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 14,020
Room and board$ 4,480
Room charge$ 2,480
Board (meal plan) charge$ 2,000
Books and supplies$ 900
Other expenses$ 3,500

Financial Aid:
Southern Adventist University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 351800)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (423) 236-2835

Southern Adventist University Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year51$46,72317$46,723
Associate professorcalendar year21$44,54523$44,545
Assistant professorcalendar year13$42,8195$42,819
Instructorcalendar year2*0*
All faculty totalcalendar year87$45,44445$45,176

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Southern Adventist University Degree Programs (2005)

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
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 Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other

ENGINEERING
Archeology
Engineering, General

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work

LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
French Language and Literature
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Spanish Language and Literature

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

MEDIA
Advertising
Broadcast Journalism
Journalism
Journalism, Other
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management

MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist

MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Commercial and Advertising Art
Photography

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
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
Community Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
School Psychology

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Southern Adventist University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Southern Adventist University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of students from other states
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Southern Adventist University % of students from other states
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Southern Adventist University Number of degree programs
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Southern Adventist University Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 7%Southern Adventist University % of degrees in religion and philosophy
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 8%Southern Adventist University % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 13%Southern Adventist University Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in photography and commercial art
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Southern Adventist University % of degrees in photography and commercial art
% of degrees in music
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Southern Adventist University % of degrees in music
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%Southern Adventist University % of accepted students who choose to enroll
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Seventh Day Adventists affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing

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