Southern Adventist University

Southern Adventist University is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Collegedale, Tennessee, situated in a large suburban area. The university enrolls 4,126 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 52.83 out of 100. Its completion rate stands at 51% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 82% (IPEDS 2023).

Southern Adventist University offers a range of health-focused and technical programs across credential levels. Nursing programs include Registered Nursing at the associate, certificate, and bachelor's levels, as well as specialized bachelor's-level tracks in Adult Health Nursing, Family Practice Nursing, and Critical Care Nursing. Additional offerings include Health/Health Care Administration/Management at both the associate and bachelor's levels, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance (associates), Physical Therapy Assistant (certificate), Building/Property Maintenance (certificate), and Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (associates).

Located in Collegedale in the greater Chattanooga region of Tennessee, Southern Adventist University serves students seeking career-oriented health care and technical credentials in a suburban campus environment.