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Southern Nazarene University

Southern Nazarene University

Bethany, OK · Suburb · 1,455 students
Website Common App Scorecard
Application deadlines: Check the admissions site
$22,084
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
50%
Graduation rate
54% typical
$54,951
Earnings 10 years on
$55,177 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Southern Nazarene University is a private, Christ-centered liberal arts institution located just outside Oklahoma City, well regarded for its supportive Christian community and strong academic programs in nursing, pre-health sciences, business, and education. Campus culture revolves around spiritual development and active service, fostering close faculty-student mentorship alongside vibrant campus ministries, traditions, and NCAA Division II athletics. A distinctive hallmark of SNU is its seamless integration of faith with professional preparation, pairing a close-knit suburban campus experience with direct access to extensive clinical, corporate, and internship opportunities throughout the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.

Wikipedia:Southern Nazarene University (SNU) is a private Nazarene university in Bethany, Oklahoma, United States.

Location
Bethany, OK, 73008 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
DFW · Dallas/Fort Worth
184 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$31,190
Housing & food (on campus)$9,474
Books & supplies$1,528
Cost of attendance$43,802
Average net price$22,084
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$31,190
Housing & food (on campus)$9,474
Books & supplies$1,528
Cost of attendance$43,802
Average net price$22,084
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.snu.edu
How it’s made up
Tuition$31,950
Fees$2,052
Total published by the school$43,802
Source: www.snu.edu
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$18,931
$30–48k
$18,323
$48–75k
$22,590
$75–110k
$27,082
$110k+
$27,434
Grants from the school
100% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $18,106
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
50%
Within 4 yrs
48%
Back for yr 2
73%
Transferred
1%
Pell students: 45.0% · others: 52.4% 
8 yrs after starting
56% graduated · 23% transferred · 21% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$48,255
10 yrs after entry$54,951
Debt
Median at graduation$21,900
Monthly payment$232
Middle 50% owe$8.7k–$23.5k
90th percentile$31,190
Admissions

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Essay prompts

If Southern Nazarene University asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

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Student Body
Gender
Men 45%Women 55%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
15 : 1
Pell grant
47%
First-gen
38%
Family income
$46,277
Independent
49%
Age at entry
27.0
Part-time
19%
Where first-years come from
In state (OK)
60.5%
Out of state
35.8%
International
3.7%

Most out-of-state first-years from: TX 63 · CA 8 · KS 7 · MO 4 · AZ 3

Race & ethnicity
White
49%
Hispanic
18%
Black
13%
Asian
1%
Two or more
10%
Non-resident
3%
AI/AN
4%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II with football
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Bowling
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Equestrian
    Co-ed
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$48,255
After 10 yrs
$54,951
Business Administration, Management and Operations85
Human Resources Management and Services52
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services25
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities24
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness19
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing19
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods14
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management11
Communication and Media Studies9
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology9
Research and Experimental Psychology9
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs9
Marketing9
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries7
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas6
Biology, General5
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$50M
Full-time faculty
50%
Faculty salary
$6,779/mo
Teaching spend
$7,999
per student
Federal loans
60%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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