Southern Adventist University Acceptance Rate
Collegedale, Tennessee · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,731
- Admitted
- 1,819
- Yield
- 41.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 4 years of federal data, Southern Adventist University's acceptance rate has fallen from 74% in 2020–21 to 66.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,281 to 2,731 (+20%) over that period.
Its 66.6% rate makes Southern Adventist University more selective than about 67% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Tennessee schools, it is more selective than about 55%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (72.4% for women vs 69% for men, a 3.4-point gap). Southern Adventist University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 41.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–21 | 2,281 | 1,687 | 74% | 493 |
| 2021–22 | 1,914 | 1,424 | 74.4% | 571 |
| 2022–23 | 2,490 | 1,638 | 65.8% | 627 |
| 2023–24 | 2,731 | 1,819 | 66.6% | 758 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,421 | 1,029 | 72.4% |
| Men | 1,143 | 789 | 69% |
| Unknown | 167 | 1 | 0.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 500–650 | 42% |
| SAT Math | 470–620 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–26 | 64% |
How Southern Adventist University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Southern Adventist University's acceptance rate?
Southern Adventist University's acceptance rate is 66.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,819 admitted of 2,731 applicants).
Is Southern Adventist University test optional?
Southern Adventist University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Southern Adventist University?
Southern Adventist University received 2,731 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,819.
What SAT score do you need for Southern Adventist University?
Admitted students at Southern Adventist University typically scored 500–650 on SAT Reading/Writing and 470–620 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Southern Adventist University getting harder to get into?
Southern Adventist University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 74% in 2020–21 to 66.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2020–21 to 2023–24. Official site: www.southern.edu/.