Southern Adventist University
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How strong are the academics at Southern Adventist University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

13:1
Student to faculty ratio

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Southern Adventist has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

Southern Adventist University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Southern Adventist's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Southern Adventist University:

79%
First-year retention rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Southern Adventist University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Biomedical Sciences, General
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Business Administration and Management, General
Accounting
7.8
18.84
29.88
40.92
51.96
63

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biomedical Sciences, General 26
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 12
  • Biochemistry 7
  • Biophysics 0
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 0
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 20
  • Accounting 17
  • Management Science 8
  • Finance, General 6
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 6
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 2
  • Management Information Systems, General 2
  • Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General 1
  • Office Management and Supervision 0
  • Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 0
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 0
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 0
  • Banking and Financial Support Services 0
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 0
  • Human Resources Management and Services, Other 0
  • Construction Management, General 0
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 0
Communication
  • Broadcast Journalism 3
  • Public Relations/Image Management 3
  • Journalism, Other 2
  • Advertising 2
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other 1
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 0
  • Journalism 0
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Communications Technology/Technician 0
  • Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 12
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other 2
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 1
  • Computer Programming/Programmer, General 0
  • Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 0
  • Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster 0
Construction Trades
  • Building/Property Maintenance 0
Culinary
  • Culinary Arts/Chef Training 0
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 15
  • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 3
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 1
  • Curriculum and Instruction 0
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General 0
  • Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision 0
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 0
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 0
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 0
  • Art Teacher Education 0
  • Music Teacher Education 0
  • History Teacher Education 0
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other 0
  • Education, Other 0
Engineering
  • Engineering, General 0
  • Computer Engineering, General 0
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 0
  • Engineering Mechanics 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Industrial Technology/Technician 0
  • Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 3
  • American Literature (United States) 3
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 0
  • Foodservice Systems Administration/Management 0
  • Family Systems 0
Foreign Languages
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 2
  • Italian Language and Literature 1
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
  • French Language and Literature 0
  • Arabic Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 63
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 7
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 2
  • Art Therapy/Therapist 1
  • Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 0
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 0
  • Physical Therapy Assistant 0
  • Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other 0
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 0
  • Health Services Administration 0
  • Physical Therapy/Therapist 0
  • Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy 0
  • Nursing Administration 0
  • Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 0
  • Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 0
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 0
  • Critical Care Nursing 0
History
  • History, General 3
  • European History 0
  • Public/Applied History 0
  • History, Other 0
Legal Professions And Studies
  • Pre-Law Studies 0
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 3
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians
  • Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other 1
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International/Globalization Studies 3
  • Museology/Museum Studies 0
  • Data Analytics, General 0
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 21
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other 1
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Religion/Religious Studies 5
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 7
  • Physics, General 2
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 6
  • Clinical Psychology 5
  • Industrial and Organizational Psychology 2
  • Behavioral Neuroscience 0
  • School Psychology 0
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 15
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 5
  • Archeology 2
  • Economics, General 0
  • International Relations and Affairs 0
  • Sociology, General 0
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Theology/Theological Studies 14
  • Bible/Biblical Studies 1
  • Religious Education 1
  • Missions/Missionary Studies 0
  • Religious/Sacred Music 0
  • Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other 0
  • Pastoral Studies/Counseling 0
  • Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production 12
  • Graphic Design 4
  • Art/Art Studies, General 3
  • Music, General 2
  • Digital Arts 0
  • Commercial and Advertising Art 0
  • Photography 0
  • Music Performance, General 0
  • Music Theory and Composition 0

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