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Southern Adventist University (SAU)

Black Pinpoint P.O. Box 370 | Collegedale, TN | 37315

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01. Overview

What the school is known for:

The top-notch, passionate, [and] available profesors at Southern truly care about [student] success and take time to talk with the students---not just the good ones, but also the struggling and average ones. Once when I was too sick to go to class, relates one undergrad, one of my teachers brought the class handouts right to my dorm so I could complete the homework for the next day. Southerns academic strengths include nursing, business, religion, and teaching, but undergrads say the Seventh-Day Adventist school creates mission-minded graduates no matter what field of study they choose. Southerns popular nursing program is particularly excellent, enlightening, and challenging. The professors are fantastic, says one nursing major. They are all meant to be here and . . . I love them all. The administration is a bit old-fashioned and could definitely work on allowing more student input [o]n certain decisions, but administrators are also genuinely concerned about [students] well-being and very sociable; they, including the president, are sometimes even seen at the dining hall serving students. Students gripe that its hard to get financial help at Southern, and that the cost of tuition adds a whole lot of stress. Where does all my money go? wonders one undergrad. One student sums it up: Southern is about helping you decide what you want to do with your life career-wise, inspiring you to have a closer relationship with Jesus Christ, and sucking your wallet completely dry!

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
1,619
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Acceptance Rate
81%
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Average HS GPA
3.59

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
520 - 630

SAT Math

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
480 - 620

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
20 - 27

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Testing Policies

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Rigor of Secondary School Record
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Academic GPA
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Standardized Test Scores

Selectivity

Admissions selectivity rating
80/99

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$17,534
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,100
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
2500
Transportation for Commuters
$2,000
On-Campus Room and Board
5786
Approximate Expenses per year
$28,920

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
13.3 : 1
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Total Faculty
172

Gender

Women
91
Men
81
International
0
Minority

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Professors
interesting rating
78/99
Professors
accesible rating
68/99
Academic rating
70/99

Graduation Rates

University Degrees

Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate

Prominent Alumni

Elsworth McKee

McKee Baking Co

Denzil McNeilus

President, McNeilus Corp

06. Student Body

What students say:

Everyone is different, but we all love Jesus, says one student, whose classmates agree: Southern is a culturally and geographically diverse school in which The big majority of kids may come from different backgrounds, but our unique religious background gives us a similar history and, thus, makes us uniform. Students note approvingly that their classmates are nice, happy, [and] friendly. The typical student . . . smiles and says hi when one walks by. Most people hold the door open for others. Many students say that the students [who] are atypical dont seem to have trouble fitting in because people seem generally accepting of other people.

Gender

57% female43% male

Out of State

66% are out
of state34% are
in-state

Students

85% are
full time15% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
2,448

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black
Hispanic
Caucasian
Unknown
International

07. Mental Health

Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings

Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported

Education & Training

Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported

Engaging the Whole Campus

Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Clinicians are trained to provide care to these specific groups:
Undergraduates
Graduate students
Racial/ethnic minority student
Students who are veterans
LGBTQIA+ students
Student-athletes
International students
Students on scholarship or financial aid
First-generation students

Peer-to-Peer

Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported

Residential Life

Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported

Student Orientation

Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
else {
Not Reported
}
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported

Mental Health in the Curriculum

The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported

Off-Campus Offerings

Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported

Health and Counseling Center Accreditation

Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported

Taking and Returning from Medical Leave

Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported

Counseling Demand

Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported

08. Campus Life

What students say:

The Southern campus lies near the Tennessee River and the Georgia state line in a gorgeous region with manifold opportunities for kayaking, rock climbing, mountain biking, cycling, hiking, boating, caving, sky diving, canoeing, and camping. Nearby, neat, artsy Chattanooga also makes for a fun and easy getaway. The student body eschews drinking and partying; one undergrad says, I know of one student who has ever admitted using alcohol and two students who have used marijuana, but it does not seem like a general practice. Students rave about Southerns very spiritual focus and religiously loving . . . environment but are divided about the schools rigid policies, which include a dress code, required worship services, and prohibitions against jewelry, dancing, and serving meat in the cafeteria. Many students believe these rules create the healthy good influence of a Christian lifestyle, but others complain that forc[ing] people to worship [at] designated times . . . makes people want to do it less.

Fire safety rating
60%
Quality of life
75%
Campus Environment
Rural
Help finding off-campus housing
No

Most Popular Places On Campus

Student Center

Wellness Center

The Village Market

KRs Place

Library

Most Popular Places Off Campus

Tennessee Aquarium

Lookout Mountain

Chickamauga Battlefield

Hamilton Place Mall

Ocoee River

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Vanessa Kepper
Guest Relations Coordinator
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Office of Admissions P.O. Box 370 Collegedale, TN 37315
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423-236-2807

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

Phone icon
423-236-2807

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
8-5 Mon-Thurs, 8-12 Friday
Average Length:
1 hour

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
N/A
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
 

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
May be available in some cases, check with admissions office.

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

Hartsfield International Airport located in Atlanta, Georgia, is approximately 2 hours from campus. The Nashville International Airport located in Nashville, Tennessee is approximately 2 hours away from campus. The Chattanooga Airport is about a 15 minute drive from campus. Rental cars and taxis are available for the trip from the airport to campus.


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

From Nashville: Take I-24 East to I-75 North to exit 11. Turn right at the end of the exit ramp on to Lee Hwy. At first light, turn right on to the Little Debbie Parkway. Stay on this, until you come to a red light. Turn left on to Apison Pike. This will lead you onto the campus. From Atlanta: Take I-75 North to exit 11. Turn right at the end of the exit ramp on to Lee Hwy. At first light, turn right on to Little Debbie Parkway. Stay on this until you come to a red light. Turn left on to Apison Pike. This will lead you on to the campus.

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

There are several hotels to choose from that are only a few miles from campus. Call 1-800-SOUTHERN and we can help you with those details.


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Other

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Apartment Single
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Dorms Female
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Dorms Male

Special Needs Admissions

College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
30
Number of Honor Societies
8
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
3
Join a fraternity
0%
Join a sorority
0%

12. Student Services

Health

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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13. Financial Aid

Financial Aid Rating

90%

Dates

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Notification DateFeb 15

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$8,555
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$9,713
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,800
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):

01 - College/university loans from institutional funds
02 - Federal Nursing Loans
03 - Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Opportunities at School

01 - Coop
02 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other.
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02 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
  • Biochemistry.
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other.
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
  • Biophysics.
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03 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Accounting.
  • Banking and Financial Support Services.
  • Business Administration and Management, General.
  • Business/Commerce, General.
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
  • Finance, General.
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce.
  • Management Information Systems, General.
  • Management Science.
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
  • Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management.
  • Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General.
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04 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
  • Advertising.
  • Broadcast Journalism.
  • Journalism, Other.
  • Journalism.
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
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05 COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Communications Technology/Technician.
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06 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other.
  • Computer Science.
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07 EDUCATION.
  • Art Teacher Education.
  • Biology Teacher Education.
  • Chemistry Teacher Education.
  • Curriculum and Instruction.
  • Education, Other.
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General.
  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
  • French Language Teacher Education.
  • Health Occupations Teacher Education.
  • History Teacher Education.
  • Mathematics Teacher Education.
  • Music Teacher Education.
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
  • Physics Teacher Education.
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education.
  • Special Education and Teaching, General.
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other.
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels.
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08 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
  • Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD.
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09 ENGINEERING.
  • Engineering, General.
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10 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
  • English Language and Literature, General.
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11 FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
  • Family Systems.
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12 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General.
  • French Language and Literature.
  • Spanish Language and Literature.
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13 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
  • Art Therapy/Therapist.
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
  • Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner.
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
  • Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD).
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
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14 HISTORY.
  • European History.
  • History, General.
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15 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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16 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
  • Mathematics, General.
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17 MECHANIC AND REPAIR TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS.
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician.
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18 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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19 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
  • Religion/Religious Studies.
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20 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
  • Chemistry, General.
  • Physics, General.
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21 PSYCHOLOGY.
  • Community Psychology.
  • Counseling Psychology.
  • Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
  • Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology.
  • Psychology, General.
  • School Psychology.
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22 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
  • Social Work.
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23 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
  • Archeology.
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24 THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
  • Bible/Biblical Studies.
  • Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology.
  • Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other.
  • Religious Education.
  • Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other.
  • Theology/Theological Studies.
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25 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
  • Art/Art Studies, General.
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production.
  • Commercial and Advertising Art.
  • Music Performance, General.
  • Music Theory and Composition.
  • Music, General.
  • Photography.

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