Southern Adventist University
Southern Adventist University is located in Collegedale, Tennessee, on a campus owned and operated by the Southern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. The university maintains a conservative religious atmosphere, emphasizing Adventist beliefs and practices. Distinctive offerings include an undergraduate degree in biblical archaeology, one of only two such programs in the country, and the campus also houses a radio station, health food store, and wellness center.
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Southern Adventist University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 31% of students receive Pell Grants; 44% take federal loans.
Average net price across income brackets is $24,187, roughly 5% lower than the published tuition.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $19,100 | $76,400 |
| $30K – $48K | $20,914 | $83,656 |
| $48K – $75K | $23,907 | $95,628 |
| $75K – $110K | $27,508 | $110,032 |
| $110K+ | $29,508 | $118,032 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $25,590 | $102,360 |
Programs at Southern Adventist University
2 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
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Nursing
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$66,005/yr | High | 7.1x |
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53
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$43,283/yr | High | 3.2x |
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