First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Fall | July 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: southern.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 77 |
| Biomedical Sciences | 37 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 26 |
| Business Administration and Management | 26 |
| Psychology | 17 |
| Finance | 15 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 12 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 12 |
Show the other 50 majors
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 11 |
| Theology/Theological Studies | 11 |
| Social Work | 11 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 10 |
| Computer Science | 8 |
| Clinical Psychology | 8 |
| Accounting | 8 |
| Chemistry | 7 |
| Graphic Design | 7 |
| Mathematics | 6 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 6 |
| History | 5 |
| English Language and Literature | 5 |
| Construction Management | 4 |
| Music | 4 |
| Art/Art Studies | 4 |
| American Literature (United States) | 4 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 4 |
| Management Science | 3 |
| Photography | 3 |
| Biochemistry | 3 |
| Education, Other | 3 |
| Journalism, Other | 3 |
| Broadcast Journalism | 2 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | 2 |
| Family Systems | 2 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 2 |
| Behavioral Neuroscience | 2 |
| Archeology | 2 |
| Music Performance | 2 |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | 2 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 |
| Journalism | 1 |
| Advertising | 1 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 1 |
| Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster | 1 |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 |
| History Teacher Education | 1 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 1 |
| Biophysics | 1 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 1 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 1 |
| Religious Education | 1 |
| Physics | 1 |
| Political Science and Government | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other | 1 |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 1 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 1 |
| Management Information Systems | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), nchchonors.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Chattanooga, TN-GA
588,050 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Lovell Field (CHA)
Nearest hub airport
Hartsfield/Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 4.0 of 20
Elevation
835 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
32°F
July high
90°F
Annual snowfall
3.6 in
Days at 90°F or higher
58 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,670 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Lee University13 mi
- The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga14 mi
- Dalton State College19 mi
- Covenant College19 mi
- Bryan College-Dayton31 mi
- Tennessee Wesleyan University38 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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