Southern Adventist University (221661)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$24,350

5.96% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$25,374

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

66.6%

2,731 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

3,154

79.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

61.9%

270 Graduates

About

Southern Adventist University (221661) is a higher education institution located in Hamilton County, TN. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Southern Adventist University (221661) were Registered Nursing (90 degrees awarded), Physical Therapy Technician (12 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (9 degrees).

In 2023, 607 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southern Adventist University (221661). 59.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (289 degrees), 2.09 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (138 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southern Adventist University (221661) is $24,350, which is $−225 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southern Adventist University (221661) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 678 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Southern Adventist University (221661) is $24,350, which is $225 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,374.

In 2023, 90% of undergraduate students attending Southern Adventist University (221661) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$24,350

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Southern Adventist University (221661) was $24,350. The cost of tuition at Southern Adventist University (221661) is $−225 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Southern Adventist University (221661) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$25,374

2023 Value

4.28%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Southern Adventist University (221661) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,374. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Southern Adventist University (221661) grew by 4.28%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southern Adventist University (221661) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,180

Room and Board

$1,100

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southern Adventist University (221661) was of $9,180 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 9.35% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,100. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Southern Adventist University (221661) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

90% of undergraduate students at Southern Adventist University (221661) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 4.26% with respect to 2022, when 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southern Adventist University (221661) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southern Adventist University (221661) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 678 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Southern Adventist University (221661) received 2,731 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 9.68% annual growth. Out of those 2,731 applicants, 1,819 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 66.6% acceptance rate.

There were 3,154 students enrolled at Southern Adventist University (221661) in 2023. 42% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Southern Adventist University (221661) has an overall enrollment yield of 41.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

66.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,819

Accepted Out of 2,731

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Southern Adventist University (221661) was 66.6% (1,819 admissions from 2,731 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 65.8%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 9.68%, while admissions grew by 11.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Southern Adventist University (221661) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

42%

Submission Percentage (2023)

321

Scores Submitted (2023)

42% of enrolled first-time students at Southern Adventist University (221661) in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Southern Adventist University (221661) had a total enrollment of 3,154 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Southern Adventist University (221661) is 2,500 students and the part-time enrollment is 654. This means that 79.3% of students enrolled at Southern Adventist University (221661) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southern Adventist University (221661), both undergraduate and graduate, is 41.5% White, 24.7% Hispanic or Latino, 12.3% Asian, 7.29% Black or African American, 5.99% Two or More Races, 0.159% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.127% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Southern Adventist University (221661) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (20.4%), followed by White Male (18.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (14.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (13.4%) and White Male (12%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

79.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southern Adventist University (221661) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,154 students. The full-time enrollment at Southern Adventist University (221661) is 2,500 and the part-time enrollment is 654. This means that 79.3% of students enrolled at Southern Adventist University (221661) are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Southern Adventist University (221661) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

82%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Southern Adventist University (221661) was 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Southern Adventist University (221661) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Southern Adventist University (221661) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,310 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
780 enrolled students
Asian
389 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southern Adventist University (221661) is 41.5% White, 24.7% Hispanic or Latino, 12.3% Asian, 7.29% Black or African American, 5.99% Two or More Races, 0.159% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.127% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 48 students (1.52%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 111 more women than men received degrees from Southern Adventist University (221661). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southern Adventist University (221661) is white (289 degrees awarded). There were 2.09 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (138 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Southern Adventist University (221661) is Registered Nursing (90 degrees awarded), followed by Physical Therapy Technician (12 degrees) and Liberal Arts & Sciences (9 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southern Adventist University (221661), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (23 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (36 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (22 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern Adventist University (221661) are Physicians (412,429 people), Other managers (172,157 people), Social workers, all other (161,806 people), Postsecondary teachers (141,852 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (119,671 people).

The most specialized majors at Southern Adventist University (221661) in 2023 are Theology (23 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (36 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (22 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (6 degrees), and Biology (45 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern Adventist University (221661) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Southern Adventist University (221661) are Theology (23 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (36 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (22 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (6 degrees), and Biology (45 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern Adventist University (221661) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southern Adventist University (221661).

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
63 degrees awarded
General Biomedical Sciences
26 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
21 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Southern Adventist University (221661) was Registered Nursing with 63 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Southern Adventist University (221661) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

248

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

359

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 248 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Adventist University (221661), which is 0.691 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (359).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Southern Adventist University (221661) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 37 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Adventist University (221661) in Registered Nursing, which is 0.319 times less than the 116 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 116 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Adventist University (221661) in Registered Nursing, which is 3.14 times more than the 37 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

32%

100% Completion Time

57%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 32% of students graduating from Southern Adventist University (221661) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 57% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 59% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (84%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Southern Adventist University (221661) is Female and Asian (84% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
289 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
138 degrees awarded
Asian
67 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southern Adventist University (221661) is white (289 degrees awarded). There were 2.09 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (138 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
165 degrees awarded
White Male
124 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
86 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southern Adventist University (221661) is white female (165 degrees awarded). There were 1.33 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (124 degrees).

Operations

Southern Adventist University (221661) has an endowment valued at nearly $57.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 241k (0.417%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Southern Adventist University (221661) had a total salary expenditure of 82M. Southern Adventist University (221661) employs 57 Professors, 55 Associate professors and 27 Assistant professors. Most academics at Southern Adventist University (221661) are Male Professor (35), Female Associate professor (34), and Female Professor (22).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern Adventist University (221661) are: Management, with 89 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 80 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 49 employees.

Endowment

$57.7M

2023 Endowment

0.186%

decline from 2022

Southern Adventist University (221661) has an endowment valued at about $57.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Southern Adventist University (221661) declined 0.186% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $7.97M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Southern Adventist University (221661) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$30.5M

2023 Salaries

8.5%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Southern Adventist University (221661) paid a median of $30.5M in salaries, which represents 37.2% of their overall expenditure ($82M) and a 8.5% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.5% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.917% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.42M

Instructional Salaries

141

Number of Employees

In 2023, Southern Adventist University (221661) paid a total of $9.42M to 141 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

57 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

89 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southern Adventist University (221661) were Professor with 57 employees, Associate professor with 55 employees, and Assistant professor with 27 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern Adventist University (221661) were Management with 89 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 80 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 49 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southern Adventist University (221661) was Male Professor with 35 employees, Female Associate professor with 34 employees, and Female Professor with 22 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Southern Adventist University (221661).

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