Power for Mind and Soul

Southern Adventist University combines Christ-centered academics in 100+ majors and applied learning opportunities. Consistently impressive career outcomes and a strong community of faith demonstrate how students thrive spiritually and professionally.

94% Post-Graduation Career Success Rate

Weekly LifeGroups Foster Faith, Study, and Connection

Tuition is 32% Less Than the Private College Average

A Community Rooted in Faith

More than 100 LifeGroups, campus-wide worship, and countless service opportunities create a Christ-centered community where friendships grow deeper every day.

A Campus That Feels Like Home

Slide into opportunities at the Bietz Center for Student Life with its game room, prayer room, and two-story slide—all on a 1,300-acre campus designed for connection, wellness, and adventure.

A Place Where Adventure Awaits

Nestled near the Great Smoky Mountains and downtown Chattanooga—named a “Best Place to Live”—Southern offers easy access to nature, culture, and city life.

“Southern intentionally prioritizes service, and I found it easy to get involved in the community to do children's ministry.”
Peyton Meadows
Business administration major

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College: The Right Choice

Attending college is proven to lead to more career opportunities, better health, a broader worldview, higher earning potential, and so much more.