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Southern Adventist University

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world rank  1872

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Overview

Established in 1892, the Southern Adventist University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium town of Collegedale (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Tennessee. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Southern Adventist University is a small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Adventist religion. Southern Adventist University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Southern Adventist University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Southern Adventist University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Southern Adventist University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Southern Adventist University' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall sized

Selectivity

Southern Adventist University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English)
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym
Founded 1892
Motto Power for Mind and Soul
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University Location

Address 4881 Taylor Circle
Collegedale
37315-0370 Tennessee
United States
Southern Adventist University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Southern Adventist University Phone Number (423) 236 2000
Southern Adventist University Fax Number (423) 236 1800
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Southern Adventist University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Southern Adventist University's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Southern Adventist University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Southern Adventist University.



Southern Adventist University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
20,000-24,999 US$ (18,225-22,780 Euro) 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro)
International
students
20,000-24,999 US$ (18,225-22,780 Euro) 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Southern Adventist University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Southern Adventist University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Not reported.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 70-79% making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is considered but not required
  • Recommendations are neither required nor recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Southern Adventist University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Southern Adventist University's Admission Office Admission Office

PO Box 370
Collegedale 37315-0370
(423) 236 2844
800 768 8437

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

Southern Adventist University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 2,000 to 2,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Southern Adventist University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.


Southern Adventist University's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Southern Adventist University's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Southern Adventist University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a suburban setting.


Southern Adventist University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Southern Adventist University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Southern Adventist University is Christian-Adventist Religious Affiliation

Christian-Adventist. Seventh Day Adventist - www.adventist.org


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Southern Adventist University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Southern Adventist University's Library
Southern Adventist University's library has 3 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 180,237 physical volumes, 7,960 physical media, 219,507 digital/electronic media and 203 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 54 full-time employees, including 7 librarians. Southern Adventist University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Southern Adventist University's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, the Southern Adventist University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,600 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Southern Adventist University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


Southern Adventist University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Southern Adventist University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Southern Adventist University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Southern Adventist University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Southern Adventist University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Southern Adventist University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Southern Adventist University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Southern Adventist University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1950


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Southern Adventist University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
  • Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
  • Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation
  • International Accreditation Council for Business Education
  • National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
  • National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Southern Adventist University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
  • International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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