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Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, TN

Academics

  • Graduation Rate
    62%
  • Majors Available
    134
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio
    15:1
  • Retention Rate
    82%

AP Credit Policy

AP examinations must be passed with a score of 3, but some departments have additional restrictions. AP history exams, if passed with a 4 or higher, qualify for elective credits.The biology and chemistry AP requirement is 5. Students may be exempt from taking BIOL 152 if they have an Advanced Placement grade of 5 and a grade of "B" or better in BIOL 151. A student receiving a score of 5 on the chemistry AP examination will be given credit for CHEM 151. Credit for CHEM 152 requires a 5 on the AP exam and years of H.S. Chemistry and laboratory work that is equivalent to our university chemistry lab. A score of 3 or higher on the AP English Language and Composition exam or on the AP English Lit exam earns credit for ENGL 101.

For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.

  • Offers credits

    Yes

Study Options

Majors and Degrees

The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral

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Special Academics Program

  • Accelerated Study
  • Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities
  • Distance Learning
  • Double Major
  • Dual Enrollment of High School Students
  • English as a Second Language
  • Honors Program
  • Independent Study
  • Internships
  • Student-Designed Major
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certification

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