More selective than 68% of Tennessee colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
42% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 64% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Southern Adventist University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Southern Adventist University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Southern Adventist University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 530 | 660 |
| SAT math | 490 | 640 |
| ACT composite | 19 | 25 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1020 | 1300 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Southern Adventist University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 66% | 530–660 | 490–640 | 19–25 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 67% | 500–650 | 470–620 | 18–26 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Southern Adventist University compared with other Tennessee colleges?
Southern Adventist University has the 12th-lowest acceptance rate of 34 Tennessee colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Union University | 60% | 66% | $27,171 |
| 9 | Maryville College | 61% | 50% | $19,360 |
| 10 | Lincoln Memorial University | 63% | 50% | $20,406 |
| 11 | Johnson University | 65% | 57% | $22,063 |
| 12 | Southern Adventist University | 66% | 49% | $24,345 |
| 13 | Cumberland University | 67% | 46% | $18,759 |
| 14 | Lipscomb University | 68% | 72% | $24,739 |
| 15 | Tennessee Wesleyan University | 69% | 48% | $14,836 |
| 16 | Middle Tennessee State University | 69% | 54% | $13,359 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Tennessee colleges →
Who enrolls at Southern Adventist University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Southern Adventist University admissions questions
What is the Southern Adventist University acceptance rate?
Southern Adventist University accepts 66% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,819 of 2,731 applicants were admitted.
Does Southern Adventist University require the SAT or ACT?
Southern Adventist University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 42% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 64% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Southern Adventist University?
The middle 50% of Southern Adventist University enrolled first-year students scored 1020–1300 on the SAT and 19–25 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Southern Adventist University?
42% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (758 of 1,819).
Is Southern Adventist University getting harder to get into?
Southern Adventist University accepted 66% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 67% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Southern Adventist University overview