$25,753/yr
Average net price per year, what students actually pay
Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN·Private · 4-year
GradFax Verified · Federal IPEDS data, updated July 26, 2026
Overview
This school is accessible, giving a well-prepared applicant a realistic shot. Most students pay far less than the sticker price: the average student receiving aid pays $25,753 a year against a $42,300 list price, a 39% gap.
Southern Adventist University is a suburban private four-year institution located in Collegedale, TN. It enrolls a small student body of approximately 3,229 undergraduate students. As a private institution, it sets its own tuition and operates independently of state funding.
At a glance
Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
66%
SAT range
1020 - 1300
Academic fit
Admission probability
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Academics
Student:faculty
19:1
Avg class size (est.)
~48 students
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Costs
Sticker price
$42,300
Avg net price after aid
$25,753
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Financial aid
Receiving financial aid
90%
Avg grant aid
$12,429
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Student body
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Campus life
Food near campus
Housing & living costs
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Location
Distance from home
Cost of living
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Graduate programs
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