Southern Nazarene University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	716
Religious affiliation	Evangelical
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Students retention rate	66%
On-time graduation rate	48%

Located in Bethany, Oklahoma, SNU-OK is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Southern Nazarene University is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Southern Nazarene University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, SNU-OK emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at SNU-OK is reported to be 48%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Oklahoma state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 37% whereas the national average was 58%.

The student retention rate of 66% at SNU-OK suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

In-State Tuition & Fees

$27,000

Cost of attendance at Southern Nazarene University in 2022 for students from Oklahoma.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oklahoma's average	$7,578
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$27,000

Cost of attendance at Southern Nazarene University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oklahoma's average	$16,350
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Southern Nazarene University received on average $19,048 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$19,048

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	126	49%	$4,863	$612,679
Other Federal Grant	127	49%	$5,348	$679,199
State Grant/Scholarships	74	29%	$5,807	$429,748
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	256	99%	$14,717	$3,767,429
Total Grant & Scholarships	256	99%	$19,048	$4,876,376

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Southern Nazarene University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Southern Nazarene University students is 48.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 53.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 43.9%.

48.2%

asian 50.0% 2 students
African American 33.3% 9 students
white 53.2% 91 students
unknown 42.9% 3 students
hawaiian 100.0% 2 students
hispanic 36.6% 15 students
International Students 42.9% 3 students
Mixed Race 47.6% 10 students

Sport Conferences

Football Great American Conference
Baseball Great American Conference
Basketball Great American Conference
Track and Cross Country Great American Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)

Service Offerings

Southern Nazarene University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Southern Nazarene University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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