Established in 1892, Southern Adventist University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium town of Collegedale (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Tennessee. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Southern Adventist University is a small coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Adventist religion. Southern Adventist University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Southern Adventist University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.