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Collegedale, Tennessee

Southern Adventist University Tuition, Fees, Net Price and Financial Aid

Review Southern Adventist University tuition, fees, average net price after aid, attendance cost, financial aid signals and student outcomes from the local College Scorecard and IPEDS-derived dataset.

Out-of-state tuition

$25,590

Average net price after aid

$24,334

Total attendance cost

$37,875

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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

Earlier releases Current

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 Room and board Books and supplies Other expenses Fees and remainder

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 out-of-state tuition $25,590
Current average 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.

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Financial 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.

  1. 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. 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. 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. 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.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

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Campus 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

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Admissions policy

Selective admissions policy reported

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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.

Southern Adventist University
Accept. rate
66.61%
Tuition
$25,590
Net price
$24,334
10-yr earnings
$53,723
Vanderbilt University
Accept. rate
6.28%
Tuition
$63,946
Net price
$19,040
10-yr earnings
$91,565
Baptist Health Sciences University
Accept. rate
67.76%
Tuition
$13,846
Net price
$13,401
10-yr earnings
$72,529
Rhodes College
Accept. rate
49.68%
Tuition
$54,892
Net price
$25,060
10-yr earnings
$66,651
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
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.