Southern Adventist University 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$23,210

Cost of attendance at Southern Adventist University in 2022 for students from Tennessee.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$9,811
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$23,210

Cost of attendance at Southern Adventist University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$20,464
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Southern Adventist University was $24,127. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Southern Adventist University

Southern Adventist University net price calculator

$24,127

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Tennessee and nationwide.

Tennessee's average	$14,439
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Southern Adventist University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$24,127	$364 (1%)	$19,111	$19,996	$23,883	$28,766	$28,341
2021	$24,491	$868 (4%)	$18,262	$20,683	$23,091	$26,824	$28,363
2020	$23,623	$246 (1%)	$19,346	$19,618	$21,725	$25,742	$28,550
2019	$23,377	$1,216 (5%)	$21,344	$23,504	$26,111	$27,826	$27,817
2018	$22,161	$621 (3%)	$17,257	$18,720	$20,660	$24,208	$25,902
2017	$21,540	$926 (4%)	$16,511	$16,551	$20,317	$23,681	$25,464
2016	$20,614	$496 (2%)	$16,566	$17,037	$19,393	$22,802	$23,767
2015	$21,110	$767 (4%)	$17,297	$17,275	$19,667	$23,974	$23,618
2014	$20,343	--	$13,057	$17,227	$19,422	$22,179	$23,943

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Southern Adventist University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$37,110	$1,020 (3%)	$23,210	$12,800	$1,100
2021	$38,130	$560 (1%)	$22,930	$14,000	$1,200
2020	$37,570	$1,120 (3%)	$22,520	$13,950	$1,100
2019	$36,450	$404 (1%)	$21,950	$13,400	$1,100
2018	$36,046	$796 (2%)	$21,550	$13,396	$1,100
2017	$35,250	$1,300 (4%)	$21,150	$13,000	$1,100
2016	$33,950	$510 (2%)	$20,650	$12,200	$1,100
2015	$33,440	$526 (2%)	$20,240	$12,100	$1,100
2014	$32,914	$915 (3%)	$19,790	$12,024	$1,100
2013	$31,999	--	$19,124	$11,775	$1,100

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Southern Adventist University provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,600 dormitories available to its students at $4,760 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Southern Adventist University is $529 per month.
Does Southern Adventist University provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Southern Adventist University for one academic year is $3,480, which works out to $387 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Southern Adventist University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,100.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Southern Adventist University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $4,250

If living off-campus, with family: $4,250

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,250
How much is Southern Adventist University application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $25 and $40 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Southern Adventist University offers the following payment plans: Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Southern Adventist University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$940	$660
For out-of-state students	$940	$660

Housing and Meal

Southern Adventist University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Southern Adventist University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$3,480	$4,760	N/A	1,600
2021	$3,450	$4,720	N/A	1,600
2020	$3,400	$4,640	N/A	1,600
2019	$3,300	$4,440	N/A	1,600
2018	$2,900	$4,250	N/A	1,600
2017	$3,200	$4,050	N/A	1,600
2016	$3,400	$3,780	N/A	1,600

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Southern Adventist University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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