Southern Nazarene University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Southern Nazarene University
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Church of the Nazarene
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
Southern Nazarene University is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Bethany, Oklahoma. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,465, and admissions are selective. The university offers 60 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 49%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for students are $28,000.
Admissions Breakdown
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
Application Considerations
Test scores--
High school transcript--
High school rank--
Letter of recommendation--
High school GPA--
Open admissionYes
Completion of college prep program--
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)--
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile-
SAT 25th-75th Percentile-
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
3k
Students enrolled
54%
Online student enrollment
11:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
51%
Unknown
1%
Black
16%
Hispanic
15%
Two or more races
7%
Non-U.S. Citizen
2%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
49% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
14
Total Online Enrollment
1,178
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.54% online, 46% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
81% On-campus
19% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
Associate100% online
Bachelor's7% online
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master's70% online
Doctorate100% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $28,000 | $28,000 |
| Graduate | $13,008 | $13,008 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,540 |
| On-campus room and board | $9,560 |
| On-campus other expenses | $5,457 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $10,926 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $5,866 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $5,866 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $44,557 | $44,557 |
| Off-campus without family | $46,332 | $46,332 |
| Off-campus with family | $35,406 | $35,406 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
49%
State Grant Aid
35%
Institution Grant Aid
99%
Pell Grant
49%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$22k
Average student debtafter graduation
$45k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- All Track Combined
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Equestrian
- Football
- Golf
- Other Sports
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 3 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 4 | Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services. | |||
| 5 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 6 | Education. | |||
| 7 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 8 | Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. | |||
| 9 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
| 10 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 11 | History. | |||
| 12 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
| 13 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
| 14 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 15 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 16 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 17 | Psychology. | |||
| 18 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 19 | Theology And Religious Vocations. | |||
| 20 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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