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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.
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.
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.
Southern Adventist University had 2,522 enrolled students in 2005.
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.
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 awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 135 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner |
| Business And Management | 67 | business management, accounting, entrepreneurship, marketing, management science, international business, MIS, non-profit management, ... |
| Religion And Philosophy | 51 | theology, religion, religious education, missionary studies, bible studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 43 | psychology, school psychology, physical therapy, community psychology, counseling psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 42 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, teacher education, teacher ed, special ed, curriculum and instruction, educational administration, music teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 36 | English, liberal arts and sciences, history, Spanish language, minority and gender studies, French language |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 27 | cinematography, commercial art, photography |
| Science | 26 | biology, biomedical sciences, chemistry, biochemistry, biological and biomedical sciences, biophysics |
| Media | 26 | public relations and advertising, broadcast journalism, advertising, journalism, journalism courses, mass communication |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 21 | computer science, computer support, computer programming |
| Family And Social Work | 12 | social work |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 10 | dental hygienist, speech pathology, clinical lab tech |
| Music | 8 | music, music theory and composition, music performance |
| Medical Adminstration | 7 | health care administration |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 6 | exercise science, sports and fitness management |
| Art Studies | 5 | art studies |
| Engineering | 4 | engineering, archeology |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Mechanics And Repair | 2 | automobile mechanics |
| Office And Administration | 1 | administrative assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Southern Adventist University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 359 | 50 |
| Associate's degree | 105 | 12 |
| Master's degree | 68 | 19 |
In 2005, Southern Adventist University had a total enrollment of 2,522 students (2,292 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 87% |
| Graduate | 13% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 24% |
| Florida | 14% |
| Georgia | 9% |
| North Carolina | 5% |
| California | 5% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Virginia | 3% |
| New York | 3% |
| Indiana | 3% |
| Washington | 3% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Kentucky | 2% |
| Alabama | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 53 % |
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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,491 | 1,098 | 74% | 605 | 55% |
| Men | 640 | 462 | 72% | 265 | 57% |
| Women | 851 | 636 | 75% | 340 | 53% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 500 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
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 | 46% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 73% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (423) 236-2844
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 51 | $46,723 | 17 | $46,723 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 21 | $44,545 | 23 | $44,545 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 13 | $42,819 | 5 | $42,819 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 87 | $45,444 | 45 | $45,176 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southern Adventist University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| 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 16% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
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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