Southern Adventist University's published cost of attendance is $38,618. Net price by income band reflects the institution's need-based aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $19,123, middle-income families pay around $22,849, and higher-income families pay approximately $30,751.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $38,618 |
| Tuition and Fees | $27,300 |
| Room and Board | $8,900 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$14,273 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $24,345 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $19,123 |
| $30–48k | $20,421 |
| $48–75k | $22,849 |
| $75–110k | $26,679 |
| $110k+ | $30,751 |
Southern Adventist University's published cost of attendance is $38,618. Net price by income band reflects the institution's need-based aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $19,123, middle-income families pay around $22,849, and higher-income families pay approximately $30,751. Azimuth ranks Southern Adventist University #956 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Southern Adventist's aid structure combines need-based grants with federal and institutional loan options. Families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility for need-based aid, and the university participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and institutional aid programs. The affordability rank reflects both the headline cost and the debt load graduates carry: net price and sticker price can differ substantially, and understanding that gap is essential when comparing institutions. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $22,600; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $58,282, median federal debt of $24,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $277 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Southern Adventist University earn median 4-year earnings of $58,282, placing Southern Adventist University in the 33.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $9,880 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Southern Adventist University in the 21.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Southern Adventist University #1012 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These outcomes reflect the institution's concentration in health-related fields, where employer demand and salary progression remain strong through the early career years. The earnings pattern centers on Health as the dominant program family. Nursing is the largest program with 83 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $83,525, at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field per the program-ranking methodology. Business Administration enrolls 32 graduates with median 4-year earnings of $48,307 at 0.7x benchmark. Biology, General and Theological and Ministerial Studies round out the top programs by enrollment, while Teacher Education with 18 graduates earns median 4-year earnings of $50,119 at 1.1x benchmark. This program mix — anchored in health professions and supporting fields — positions graduates for stable, in-demand careers with consistent salary growth.
