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Southern Nazarene University

Southern Nazarene University

Bethany, OK · Suburb · 1,455 students
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$22,084
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
50%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
54% typical
$54,951
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,177 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Southern Nazarene University (SNU) in Bethany, Oklahoma, is a private Christian liberal arts institution best known for its welcoming, Christ-centered community and its deep commitment to mentoring students into servant leaders. Academically, SNU is highly regarded for its robust programs in nursing, business, and theology, which seamlessly blend rigorous coursework with practical, hands-on preparation for the workforce. The vibrant campus culture fosters deep personal connections through a lively student life that includes mandatory chapel services, active ministry groups, and competitive NCAA Division II athletics. Setting the university apart is its ownership of the Quetzal Education Research Center in Costa Rica, which offers students a rare opportunity to conduct hands-on scientific research in a tropical rainforest.

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 · 2026-27
Southern Nazarene University’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$31,950
Fees$2,052
Total published by the school$43,802
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$18,931
$30–48k
$18,323
$48–75k
$22,590
$75–110k
$27,082
$110k+
$27,434
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
50%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
48%
Back for yr 2
73%
Transferred
1%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
56% graduated · 23% transferred · 21% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
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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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%
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 · EADA 2024-25
  • 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 · measured 2020 & 2021
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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