Southern Adventist University is a private comprehensive university located in Collegedale, Tennessee, USA. The following is a detailed introduction to the school:

School Overview

Long history: Founded in 1892, originally named Graysville Academy, located in Graysville, Tennessee, it is the first Seventh-day Adventist school in the southern United States. After several name changes and developments, it moved to Collegedale in 1916, began to award bachelor's degrees in 1944 and changed its name to Southern Missionary College, and began to award master's degrees in 1996 and adopted its current name.

Religious background: As a Seventh-day Adventist university, the school emphasizes the integration of faith and academics, integrates Christian values ​​into all aspects of teaching, scientific research and campus life, and is committed to cultivating students' spiritual literacy and moral qualities.

Campus environment: Located on a 1,000-acre suburban campus, the environment is beautiful and quiet, providing students with a good learning and living atmosphere.

Academic strength

Wide range of majors: Associate, bachelor, master and doctoral degree programs are offered, covering many subject areas, such as biblical archaeology, nursing, business management, biomedical science, computer science, etc. Among them, its biblical archaeology major is relatively unique, and the school is one of only two schools that offer this degree.

Strong faculty: With 254 academic teachers, the teachers not only have profound professional knowledge, but also focus on the innovation of teaching methods and the personalized development of students, and are committed to providing students with high-quality education and teaching services.

Excellent teaching quality: The school has always been committed to providing high-quality education and has been listed in the "Best Colleges" list of "U.S. News & World Report" for many years. Its 4-year graduation rate is 32%, the student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1, and 62% of the classes have fewer than 20 students.

Campus life

Student organizations and clubs: With 40 There are many clubs and organizations run by students, covering academic, cultural, artistic, sports and other fields, providing students with a broad development space and communication platform, meeting the development needs of students' different interests and specialties.

Sports activities: The school pays attention to the physical and mental health of students, and provides a wealth of sports activities and fitness facilities, including gyms, sports fields, etc., encouraging students to actively participate in various sports and competitive activities, and cultivate team spirit and competitive awareness.

Spiritual life: As a university with a religious background, campus life is integrated with rich religious elements, such as worship, prayer, Bible study, etc., to help students grow and improve in faith and spirituality, and also promote communication and unity among students.

Admission and tuition

Admission requirements: Admission is relatively flexible, with rolling enrollment. The admission rate in 2024 is 70%, with SAT scores ranging from 980-1280, ACT scores ranging from 19-26, and high school GPA averages around 3.6.

Tuition: In the 2024-2025 academic year, undergraduate tuition is $26,000 per year, and general fees are $1,300 The total cost of living on campus is about $5,400, the food allowance is estimated at $3,500, plus the cost of books and supplies, so the total cost per year for a resident is about $36,200; the total cost per year for a day student is about $27,300. However, the school offers a variety of scholarships and grants, and most students actually pay less than the sticker price. The average scholarship and grant per student is about $16,300 per year.