Southern Adventist University

www.southern.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$22,320

1.18% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$24,127

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.24%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

74.4%

1,914 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,719

81% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

56.7%

236 Graduates

About

Southern Adventist University is a higher education institution located in Hamilton County, TN. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Southern Adventist University were Registered Nursing (89 degrees awarded), General Biomedical Sciences (35 degrees), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (21 degrees).

In 2021, 739 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southern Adventist University. 66.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (356 degrees), 2.34 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (152 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southern Adventist University is $22,320, which is $−864 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Southern Adventist University is $22,320, which is $−864 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,127.

In 2021, 93% of undergraduate students attending Southern Adventist University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$22,320

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Southern Adventist University was $22,320. The cost of tuition at Southern Adventist University is $−864 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Southern Adventist University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$24,127

2021 Value

1.49%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Southern Adventist University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,127. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Southern Adventist University grew by 1.49%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southern Adventist University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,335

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southern Adventist University was of $8,335 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.6% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies increased by 9.09% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Southern Adventist University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

51%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at Southern Adventist University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 3.33% with respect to 2020, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southern Adventist University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.24%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Southern Adventist University was 1.24%, which represents 9 out of the 727 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Southern Adventist University received 1,914 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 16.1% annual growth. Out of those 1,914 applicants, 1,424 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 74.4% acceptance rate.

There were 2,719 students enrolled at Southern Adventist University in 2021. 40% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Southern Adventist University has an overall enrollment yield of 40.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

74.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,424

Accepted Out of 1,914

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Southern Adventist University was 74.4% (1,424 admissions from 1,914 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 74%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 16.1%, while admissions declined by −15.6%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Southern Adventist University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

40%

Submission Percentage (2020)

196

Scores Submitted (2020)

40% of enrolled first-time students at Southern Adventist University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Southern Adventist University had a total enrollment of 2,719 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Southern Adventist University is 2,202 students and the part-time enrollment is 517. This means that 81% of students enrolled at Southern Adventist University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southern Adventist University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 42.5% White, 25.3% Hispanic or Latino, 12% Asian, 7.54% Black or African American, 6.44% Two or More Races, 0.368% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.11% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Southern Adventist University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (21.2%), followed by White Male (17.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (15.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.1%), followed by Black or African American Female (12.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

81%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southern Adventist University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,719 students. The full-time enrollment at Southern Adventist University is 2,202 and the part-time enrollment is 517. This means that 81% of students enrolled at Southern Adventist University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Southern Adventist University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

82%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Southern Adventist University was 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Southern Adventist University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Southern Adventist University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,156 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
688 enrolled students
Asian
325 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southern Adventist University is 42.5% White, 25.3% Hispanic or Latino, 12% Asian, 7.54% Black or African American, 6.44% Two or More Races, 0.368% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.11% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4 students (0.147%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 239 more women than men received degrees from Southern Adventist University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southern Adventist University is white (356 degrees awarded). There were 2.34 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (152 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Southern Adventist University is Registered Nursing (89 degrees awarded), followed by General Biomedical Sciences (35 degrees) and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (21 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southern Adventist University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (18 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (60 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (13 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern Adventist University are Physicians (397,881 people), Other managers (177,185 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (175,765 people), Postsecondary teachers (172,043 people), and Social workers, all other (158,777 people).

The most specialized majors at Southern Adventist University in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (18 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (60 degrees), Language & Linguistics (13 degrees), Biology (60 degrees), and History (11 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern Adventist University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Southern Adventist University are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (18 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (60 degrees), Language & Linguistics (13 degrees), Biology (60 degrees), and History (11 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern Adventist University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (522,141 people), Elementary & secondary schools (433,883 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (393,553 people), Offices of physicians (196,414 people), and Scientific research & development services (136,415 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southern Adventist University.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
89 degrees awarded
General Biomedical Sciences
35 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
21 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Southern Adventist University was Registered Nursing with 89 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Southern Adventist University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

250

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

489

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 250 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Adventist University, which is 0.511 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (489).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Southern Adventist University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 42 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Adventist University in Registered Nursing, which is 0.316 times less than the 133 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 133 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Adventist University in Registered Nursing, which is 3.17 times more than the 42 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

27%

100% Completion Time

55%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 27% of students graduating from Southern Adventist University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 55% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 60% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Southern Adventist University is Female and White (66.3% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
356 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
152 degrees awarded
Black or African American
76 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southern Adventist University is white (356 degrees awarded). There were 2.34 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (152 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
238 degrees awarded
White Male
118 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
104 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southern Adventist University is white female (238 degrees awarded). There were 2.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (118 degrees).

Operations

Southern Adventist University has an endowment valued at nearly $60.7M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 12.8M (21.1%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Southern Adventist University had a total salary expenditure of 71.8M. Southern Adventist University employs 60 Professors, 56 Associate professors and 22 Assistant professors. Most academics at Southern Adventist University are Male Professor (32), Male Associate professor (29), and Female Professor (28).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern Adventist University are: Management, with 77 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 73 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 47 employees.

Endowment

$60.7M

2021 Endowment

26.3%

growth from 2020

Southern Adventist University has an endowment valued at about $60.7M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Southern Adventist University grew 26.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $10.3M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Southern Adventist University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$27.4M

2021 Salaries

0.917%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Southern Adventist University paid a median of $27.4M in salaries, which represents 38.2% of their overall expenditure ($71.8M) and a 0.917% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.18M

Instructional Salaries

139

Number of Employees

In 2021, Southern Adventist University paid a total of $8.18M to 139 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

60 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

77 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southern Adventist University were Professor with 60 employees, Associate professor with 56 employees, and Assistant professor with 22 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern Adventist University were Management with 77 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 73 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 47 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southern Adventist University was Male Professor with 32 employees, Male Associate professor with 29 employees, and Female Professor with 28 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Southern Adventist University.