Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $38,618. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $27,300 |
| Housing & meals | $8,460 |
| Books & supplies | $1,100 |
| Personal & travel | $4,350 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,592 |
| Total cost of attendance | $38,618 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Southern Adventist University net price compared with other Tennessee colleges
Southern Adventist University has the 30th-lowest average net price of 37 Tennessee colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Milligan University | $21,365 | 63% | $46,641 |
| 27 | Freed-Hardeman University | $21,574 | 71% | $47,485 |
| 28 | Johnson University | $22,063 | 57% | $40,596 |
| 29 | King University | $22,347 | 48% | $59,831 |
| 30 | Southern Adventist University | $24,345 | 49% | $53,723 |
| 31 | Lipscomb University | $24,739 | 72% | $55,541 |
| 32 | Welch College | $25,263 | 53% | $42,198 |
| 33 | Union University | $27,171 | 66% | $53,990 |
| 34 | The University of the South | $27,872 | 80% | $64,911 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Tennessee colleges →
Why Southern Adventist University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Adventist University | 66% | $24,345 | 49% | $53,723 | This school |
| Cumberland University | 67% | $18,759 | 46% | $57,687 | |
| Lincoln Memorial University | 63% | $20,406 | 50% | $49,956 | |
| Trevecca Nazarene University | 69% | $16,813 | 53% | $49,378 | |
| Lee University | 71% | $18,878 | 63% | $43,222 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Southern Adventist University would cost you $5,586 more per year than Cumberland University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Southern Adventist University, mostly from lower housing & meal costs (−$1,900).
- Cumberland University gives aided families $10,326 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Tennessee resident | Southern Adventist University | CU | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $27,300 | $27,840 | −$540 |
| Books & supplies | $1,100 | $1,200 | −$100 |
| Housing & meals | $8,460 | $10,360 | −$1,900 |
| Personal & travel | $4,350 | $5,340 | −$990 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,592 | −$1,382 | −$1,210 |
| Sticker price | $38,618 | $43,358 | −$4,740 |
| Average grants | −$14,273 | −$24,599 | +$10,326 |
| You pay | $24,345 | $18,759 | +$5,586 |
“+” means Southern Adventist University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Southern Adventist University cost questions
How much is tuition at Southern Adventist University?
Tuition and fees are $27,300 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Southern Adventist University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $38,618 a year.
What do families actually pay at Southern Adventist University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $24,345 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $19,123; $48–75k pay $22,849; $110k+ pay $30,751.
How much debt do Southern Adventist University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $18,000, and 4.5% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Southern Adventist University overview