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Southern Adventist University

Southern Adventist University
4881 Taylor Circle
Collegedale, TN 37315

Official telephone: (800) 768-8437
Fax number: (423) 236-1000
Website: https://www.southern.edu/
Southern Adventist University
Screen last updated on: September 2025

The admissions information below is valid for the 2025 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 768-8437
800 768-8437 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Application fee: $25
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank very important
  • recommendations not considered
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability not considered
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.59
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 980 - 1280
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 41%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 2,731
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 1,819
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 66%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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