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Southern Adventist University In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Fees, Costs 2026
Use these cost cards as the first-pass money view before checking the detailed breakdown and official resources.
In-state tuition
$25,590
Out-of-state tuition
$25,590
Average net price
$24,334
Attendance cost
$37,875
Southern Adventist University Estimated Per-Semester Cost
Many tuition guides break annual costs into fall and spring estimates. The values below divide reported annual College Scorecard cost fields by two, so use them as planning estimates and verify the actual billing schedule with Southern Adventist University.
Tuition
Per semester: $12,795
Annual: $25,590
Room and board
Per semester: $4,230
Annual: $8,460
Books and supplies
Per semester: $550
Annual: $1,100
Other on-campus expenses
Per semester: $2,175
Annual: $4,350
Attendance cost
Per semester: $18,938
Annual: $37,875
Southern Adventist University Estimated Four-Year Cost
The estimates below multiply current reported annual values by four. They do not include future tuition increases, changes in housing, program fees, financial aid changes or personal expenses.
Four-year tuition estimate
$102,360
Four-year attendance estimate
$151,500
Four-year average net price
$97,336
In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition
Southern Adventist University is listed as Private nonprofit in the local dataset. In-state tuition is $25,590 and out-of-state tuition is $25,590. The reported in-state and out-of-state tuition values match in this dataset.
International Student and Private College Tuition Note
The local database lists Southern Adventist University as Private nonprofit. Private colleges commonly report one tuition rate rather than separate resident and nonresident rates. In this dataset, Southern Adventist University reports $25,590 for out-of-state tuition and $25,590 for in-state tuition. International student billing, visa expenses, health insurance and aid eligibility should be verified directly with the school.
Room and Board / Total Attendance Cost
Separate mandatory fee data is not available in the local College Scorecard-derived table; use tuition, room/board, books, other expenses and attendance cost as the supported cost components.
Room and board, on campus
$8,460
Housing and meal estimate where reported.
Room and board, off campus
$9,250
Off-campus living estimate where reported.
Books and supplies
$1,100
Academic supply estimate.
Other expenses, on campus
$4,350
Personal and miscellaneous estimate.
Total attendance cost
$37,875
Use as the sticker-price baseline before aid.
Average Net Price After Aid
Based on available data, the average student at Southern Adventist University pays approximately $24,334 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Tennessee average of $15,202 and above the national average of $17,506.
Acceptance Rate and Outcomes
Acceptance Rate
66.61%
SAT Average
1,116
ACT Range
18-26
Southern Adventist University Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 66.61%. This means approximately 666 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 2,673 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
66.61%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition and Cost Breakdown
Accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Institutional accreditor where reported.
In-state tuition
$25,590
National avg: $20,567
Out-of-state tuition
$25,590
National avg: $20,567
Attendance cost
$37,875
Use with aid and net price.
Average net price
$24,334
State avg: $15,202. National avg: $17,506.
Pell grant rate
30.92%
Federal need-based grant indicator.
Federal loan rate
43.72%
Share using federal loans.
What Does Southern Adventist University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$25,590
Room and board
$8,460
Books and supplies
$1,100
Other expenses
$4,350
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$37,875
Average net price
$24,334
Average aid coverage
36%
$13,541 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Southern Adventist University pays approximately $24,334 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Tennessee average of $15,202 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Southern Adventist University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Tennessee and national averages.
Southern Adventist University net price
$24,334
Tennessee average
$15,202
National average
$17,506
Southern Adventist University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $25,590 and average net price at $24,334. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$25,590
Current net price
$24,334
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
51.43%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$53,723
Undergraduates
2,673
10-Year Median Earnings - Southern Adventist University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Southern Adventist University graduates earn about 1.2x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Southern Adventist University?
Undergraduates
2,673
Completion rate
51.43%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
30.92%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
43.72%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid and Scholarships
About 30.92% of Southern Adventist University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 43.72% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Pell grant rate
30.92%
Federal loan rate
43.72%
Students with any loan
89.19%
Average net price
$24,334
Net Price by Income Bracket
Estimate Your Net Price at Southern Adventist University
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Southern Adventist University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Student Debt and Borrowing
Borrowing metrics help explain how students finance the gap between sticker price, aid and net price. Loans can make a bill payable, but they do not reduce the underlying cost like grants and scholarships.
Loan principal
$18,000
Median completer debt
$24,500
Median monthly payment
$260
Federal loan rate
43.72%
Debt and payment fields come from federal aid data where reported. Actual borrowing can vary by degree level, dependency status, aid package, family contribution and program costs.
Net Price Calculator
Use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate. The averages on this page help with comparison, but your final price can change based on residency, aid eligibility, housing, program fees and scholarships.
Open Southern Adventist University Net Price CalculatorFinancial Aid Application Steps
The sample guide uses step-by-step aid instructions. This version keeps the steps generic and accurate for the database, then points readers to official school and federal resources.
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1. Complete the FAFSA when eligible
Use the federal FAFSA form to start federal student aid eligibility. Some private or selective schools may require additional institutional forms.
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2. Check school-specific aid requirements
Open Southern Adventist University's official financial aid or admissions site to confirm whether CSS Profile, tax documents or institutional forms are required.
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3. Use the net price calculator
Compare the personalized estimate with the average net price and income-bracket values shown on this page.
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4. Review grants, loans and payment deadlines
Separate grant aid from loan financing and verify billing deadlines directly with the school before committing.
Payment Guide
Use these generic steps to review tuition, aid and billing before making an enrollment decision.
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1. Confirm published tuition and fees
Review Southern Adventist University's official tuition page and compare it with the tuition and attendance cost fields on this page.
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2. Estimate net price after aid
Use Southern Adventist University's official net price calculator when available, then compare the estimate with average net price and income-bracket data.
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3. Review financial aid and payment options
Check grants, scholarships, federal loans, payment plans and billing deadlines directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.
Institutional Cost Resources
These institutional context fields help explain how the school appears in the federal dataset beyond student-facing tuition. They are not a bill, but they add useful background for affordability research.
Endowment
$57,688,904
Faculty salary field
$6,415
Tuition revenue per FTE
$14,501
Instructional spend per FTE
$11,487
These fields come from federal institutional data and should be read as context, not as student charges.
Accreditation
Southern Adventist University lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus Location and Contact
Southern Adventist University is listed at 4881 Taylor Cir, Collegedale, TN 37315-0370. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Address
4881 Taylor Cir
Collegedale, TN 37315-0370
Official website
Open school websiteAdmissions policy
Selective admissions policy reported
Compare Schools
Compare Southern Adventist University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
- Accept. rate
- 66.61%
- Tuition
- $25,590
- Net price
- $24,334
- 10-yr earnings
- $53,723
- Accept. rate
- 6.28%
- Tuition
- $63,946
- Net price
- $19,040
- 10-yr earnings
- $91,565
- Accept. rate
- 67.76%
- Tuition
- $13,846
- Net price
- $13,401
- 10-yr earnings
- $72,529
- Accept. rate
- 49.68%
- Tuition
- $54,892
- Net price
- $25,060
- 10-yr earnings
- $66,651
- Accept. rate
- Not available
- Tuition
- Not available
- Net price
- Not available
- 10-yr earnings
- $66,318
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Southern Adventist University tuition?
Southern Adventist University out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $25,590. In-state tuition is $25,590. Verify current tuition directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.
What is Southern Adventist University's average net price?
Southern Adventist University's average net price in the local dataset is $24,334. Net price reflects average cost after grants and scholarships where reported.
Does this page include all Southern Adventist University fees?
The local dataset supports tuition, room and board, books, other expenses, attendance cost, net price and aid fields. Separate mandatory fee data is not available for every school, so fees should be verified with Southern Adventist University.
What is Southern Adventist University's acceptance rate?
Southern Adventist University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 66.61%.
How much is Southern Adventist University tuition?
Southern Adventist University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $25,590.
What is Southern Adventist University's average net price?
Southern Adventist University's average net price in the local dataset is $24,334.
What does Southern Adventist University cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $19,100 for Southern Adventist University students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Southern Adventist University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $53,723 for Southern Adventist University.
Is Southern Adventist University accredited?
Southern Adventist University's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Southern Adventist University?
The local dataset lists 2,673 undergraduate students at Southern Adventist University.
What percentage of Southern Adventist University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Southern Adventist University in the local dataset is 30.92%.
What is the federal loan rate at Southern Adventist University?
The federal loan rate for Southern Adventist University in the local dataset is 43.72%.
Where should I verify Southern Adventist University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Southern Adventist University or the latest official federal education data.