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Southern Adventist University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range980 to 1280

ACT Range19 to 25

Average GPA3.59

Acceptance Rate65.5%

Southern Adventist admits many qualified applicants, so your goal is to show you are above the typical academic profile. Even with test-optional admissions, 60% of applicants submit ACT scores, so aiming near or above a 25 ACT gives you a clear benchmark if testing is part of your plan.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Southern Adventist University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Southern Adventist University enrolls 2,929 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. Southern Adventist has an 83% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 55%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 19:1.

Location

Collegedale, TN

Undergrad Enrollment2,929

Freshman Retention83%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio19:1

Graduation Rate55%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Southern Adventist University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

November 30

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Because Southern Adventist is test-optional, follow this plan only if you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores. Take your first test by spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and a fall retake for superscoring if Southern Adventist’s regular admission deadline leaves enough time for scores to arrive.

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What you'll actually pay

Southern Adventist is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $27,300, with an average merit award of $8,593 and 65% of students receiving aid. Submit the FAFSA by the November 30 priority deadline.

Tuition and Fees$27,300

Room and Board$8,900

Average Merit Award$8,593

Application Fee$25

Students on Aid65%

Average Aid Package$16,593

Average Debt at Grad$33,445

Southern Adventist’s estimated cost of attendance is $36,200, including $27,300 in tuition and fees and $8,900 for room and board. About 65% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $16,593. Merit scholarships average $8,593, which can meaningfully reduce the billed cost for eligible students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $33,445.