College Report Card: Southern Adventist University
Southern Adventist University Contact Information:
School Name:
Southern Adventist University
Street Address:
4881 Taylor Cir
City, State & Zip:
Collegedale, TN 37315-037
Location On Map:
General Phone #:
4232362000
Financial Aid Phone #:
4232362835
Admissions Phone #:
4232362844
Website:
Southern Adventist University General Characteristics:
Type of Institution:
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
General Types Of
Programs Offered:
Programs Offered:
Academic - Instructional program leading toward an associate's, bachelor's, master's, doctor's, or first-professional degree or resulting in credits that can be applied to one of these degrees.
Continuing Professional - Programs and courses designed specifically for individuals who have completed a professional degree (such as law, medicine, dentistry, or social work) to obtain additional training in their particular field of study.
School Classification:
Baccalaureate Colleges--General
(Primarily an undergraduate colleges with major emphasis on baccalaureate programs. They award less than half of their baccalaureate degrees in liberal arts fields.)
(Primarily an undergraduate colleges with major emphasis on baccalaureate programs. They award less than half of their baccalaureate degrees in liberal arts fields.)
School Calendar System:
Semester - Consists of two semesters during the academic year with about 16 weeks for each semester of instruction. There may be an additional summer session.
Highest Level Of Offering:
Master's degree
Offers Undergraduate Degrees Or Certificates:
Yes
Offers Graduate Degrees:
Yes
Offers First-Proffesional Programs:
No
Credit Accpeted For 'Life Experiences':
No
Advanced placement (AP) Credits Accepted:
Yes
'Dual Credit' Accepted:
Yes
Religious Affiliation:
Seventh Day Adventists
Federal Financial Aid Available:
Eligible students may receive federal financial aid:
Federal Pell Grant Program -
(More Info?)
A grant program for undergraduate students with financial need. (Close)
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Program -
(More Info?)
A Campus-Based Program that provides grant assistance to needy undergraduate students. Priority in awarding Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) funds is given to students who have exceptional financial need and are Federal Pell grant recipients. (Close)
Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program -
(More Info?)
A campus-based, federally funded employment program that provides paid jobs for students with financial need. (Close)
Federal Perkins Loan Program -
(More Info?)
This campus-based loan program provides low-interest student loans to students with financial need. (Close)
Federal Direct Loan Program -
(More Info?)
A federal program in which the U.S. government (not a commercial lender) provides four types of education loans to student and parent borrowers directly through schools:
These loans are referred to collectively as Direct Loans. The same types of loans are available through the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program, but in that program, commercial lenders provide the funds to eligible students. (Close)
- Federal Direct Stafford Loan (subsidized, for students)
- Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan (for students)
- Federal Direct PLUS Loan (for parents)
- Federal Direct Consolidation Loan (for students and parents)
These loans are referred to collectively as Direct Loans. The same types of loans are available through the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program, but in that program, commercial lenders provide the funds to eligible students. (Close)
Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program -
(More Info?)
A federal loan program under which commercial lenders provide education loans to student and parent borrowers. The program offers four types of loans: Federal Direct Stafford Loan (subsidized, for students), Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan (for students), Federal Direct PLUS Loan (for parents), Federal Direct Consolidation Loan (for students and parents). All of these are long-term loans insured by state or private nonprofit guaranty agencies that are reimbursed by the federal government for all or part of any insurance claims paid to lenders. This guarantee replaces the collateral or security usually required with long-term consumer loans. (The same types of loans are available through the Federal Direct Loan Program, but in that program, the U.S government provides the funds directly through schools.) (Close)
Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP) Program -
(More Info?)
A Title IV gift-aid program jointly funded by the federal government and participating states. It provides state scholarship or grant assistance to students who show financial need. Formerly called the State Student Incentive Grant (SSIG) Program. (Close)
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program -
(More Info?)
A Title IV financial aid program that makes scholarships available to full-time postsecondary students with exceptional ability and promise. Students apply for the merit-based scholarships through their state education agencies. (Close)
Other General Characteristics:
Geographic Region:
Southeast
Degree Of Urbanization: Urban fringe of mid-size city
Institution Has Own Library
Institution Executive: GORDON BIETZ, PRESIDENT
Degree Of Urbanization: Urban fringe of mid-size city
Institution Has Own Library
Institution Executive: GORDON BIETZ, PRESIDENT
Southern Adventist University Mission Statement:
Southern Adventist University, serving local, national, and international constituents, provides learning in a Christian environment where all are encouraged to pursue truth, wellness, and a life of service.
Southern Adventist University
Degrees & Certificates Offered -
By Level:
One but less than two years certificate Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degreeSouthern Adventist University
Degrees & Certificates Offered -
By Award / Degree:
The following represents degrees that were awarded by Southern Adventist University between July 1, 2003 and June 30, 2004. Please note that the school may no longer offer any single degree program listed here and / or may offer additional new programs not shown below. Please verify with Southern Adventist University that the program you are looking for is still available.
Southern Adventist University Special Learning Oppertunities:
Accelerated programs
Dual enrollment
Study abroad
Teacher certification:
Below the postsecondary level
Below the postsecondary level
Teacher certifcation:
Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers.
Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers.
Southern Adventist University Student Services Offered:
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Southern Adventist University Estimated Student Expenses:
Undergraduate Tution, Fees, Other Charges:
In-District:
Tuition: $12990
Required Fees: $420
Per Credit Hour Charge: $550
Required Fees: $420
Per Credit Hour Charge: $550
In-State:
Tuition: $12990
Required Fees: $420
Per Credit Hour Charge: $550
Required Fees: $420
Per Credit Hour Charge: $550
Out-Of-State:
Tuition: $12990
Required Fees: $420
Per Credit Hour Charge: $550
Required Fees: $420
Per Credit Hour Charge: $550
Graduate Program Tution, Fees, Other Charges:
In-District:
Tuition: $10260
Required Fees: $0
Per Credit Hour Charge: $380
Required Fees: $0
Per Credit Hour Charge: $380
In-State:
Tuition: $10260
Required Fees: $0
Per Credit Hour Charge: $380
Required Fees: $0
Per Credit Hour Charge: $380
Out-Of-State:
Tuition: $10260
Required Fees: $0
Per Credit Hour Charge: $380
Required Fees: $0
Per Credit Hour Charge: $380
Other General Charges - 2004-05:
Books & Supplies:
$900
On Campus - Room and Board:
$4390
On Campus - Other Expenses:
$2500
Off Campus (Not With Family) - Room and Board:
$5650
Off Campus (Not With Family) - Other Expenses:
$2500
Off Campus (Living With Family) - Other Expenses:
$2500
Specialty Program Charges & Fees:
Southern Adventist University Undergraduate Financial Aid Details - Fall 2004:
Total Number Of Undergraduates, All Years:
2249
Number Of Undergraduates:
437 (19% of all undergrads)
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Any Financial Aid:
338 (77%)
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Federal Grant Aid:
130 (30%)
Average Amount: $4029
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving State Or Local Grant Aid:
6 (1%)
Average Amount: $1271
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Institutional Grant Aid:
279 (64%)
Average Amount: $4272
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Loan Aid:
284 (65%)
Average Amount: $4125
Average Amount: $4125
Southern Adventist University Admissions Details:
Has Application Fee?
Yes:
Undergraduate Application Fee: $25
Graduate Application Fee: $25
Undergraduate Application Fee: $25
Graduate Application Fee: $25
Admissions Considerations:
Secondary School GPA:
Required
Secondary School Rank:
Neither required nor recommended
Secondary School
Record:
Record:
Required
Completion Of College
Prepatory Program:
Prepatory Program:
Recommended
Recommendations:
Neither required nor recommended
Formal Demonstration
of Competencies:
of Competencies:
Recommended
Admission test scores
(ACT / SAT):
(ACT / SAT):
Required
TOEFL (Test of English
as a Foreign Language):
as a Foreign Language):
Required
Fall 2004 Undergraduate Admissions Details:
Number Of Applicants:Men: 693
Women: 899
Total: 1592
Women: 899
Total: 1592
Number Admitted:Men: 559
Women: 725
Total: 1284
Women: 725
Total: 1284
Number Who Enrolled Full Time:
Men: 231
Women: 267
Total: 498
Women: 267
Total: 498
Number Who Enrolled Part Time:
Men: 8
Women: 5
Total: 13
Women: 5
Total: 13
Fall 2004 Test Score Details:
Number Students Submitting SAT Scores:
197 (39%)
Number Students Submitting ACT Scores:
328 (64%)
SAT Verbal Scores:25th Percentile - 410
75th Percentile - 540
75th Percentile - 540
SAT Math Scores:25th Percentile - 410
75th Percentile - 500
75th Percentile - 500
ACT Composite Scores:25th Percentile - 19
75th Percentile - 26
75th Percentile - 26
ACT Verbal Scores25th Percentile - 19
75th Percentile - 26
75th Percentile - 26
ACT Math Scores25th Percentile - 17
75th Percentile - 26
75th Percentile - 26
Southern Adventist University Enrollment Information:
Students:
2391
Undergraduate Students:
2238
Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
2125
First Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
511
Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking, Other Degree / Certificate, Students:
1614
Undergraduate NON-Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
113
Graduate Students:
153
Full Time Students:
1978
Full Time Undergraduate Students:
1907
Full Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
1907
Full Time First Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
499
Full Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking, Other Degree / Certificate, Students:
1408
Full Time Graduate Students:
71
Part Time Students:
413
Part Time Undergraduate Students:
331
Part Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
218
Part Time First Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
12
Part Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking, Other Degree / Certificate, Students:
206
Part Time Undergraduate NON-Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
113
Part Time Graduate Students:
82
Southern Adventist University Accreditation:
Institiution is acreddited by a body recognized by the US Department of Educationand is on the list of National Institutional and Specialized Accrediting Bodies.
Accredited By A Regional Accreditation Agency: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Comm. on Colleges
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