Southern Nazarene University

Southern Nazarene University is a private, religious school in a suburban setting in Bethany, Oklahoma. Southern Nazarene University was founded in 1899 and now enrolls around 3,906 students a year, including 1,647 undergrads. Southern Nazarene University provides on-campus housing for up to 828 students. The majority of students live on campus.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Southern Nazarene University! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Southern Nazarene University's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Southern Nazarene University students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Southern Nazarene University, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Southern Nazarene University has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Southern Nazarene University on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Southern Nazarene University on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! August 15, 2022 is the final deadline to submit an application for Fall.

2021 Southern Nazarene University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	33%
Average GPA	3.3
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	25%
Tuition	$24,570

Is Southern Nazarene University a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a look at to get a clearer sense of what Southern Nazarene University offers and if it sounds like a good choice for you.

2016 Acceptance Rate for Southern Nazarene University

It is not competitive to get into Southern Nazarene University. Around 33% of applicants get into Southern Nazarene University each year. Out of 979 applications received in 2021, 322 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Southern Nazarene University

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Southern Nazarene University, around 67% are still enrolled the next year. Around 60% of students who started at Southern Nazarene University earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Southern Nazarene University Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Southern Nazarene University's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2016, the total market value of the school endowment was $21.6 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. For each full-time student, Southern Nazarene University spends about $8,446 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Southern Nazarene University

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Southern Nazarene University. Based on this information, how does Southern Nazarene University sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Southern Nazarene University a good school for you?

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Where is Southern Nazarene University?

Southern Nazarene University is located in the suburban setting of Bethany, Oklahoma, less than an hour from Oklahoma City.

If you want to see Southern Nazarene University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 40/Interstate 35 to Bethany, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Will Rogers World.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Southern Nazarene University and Bethany are like without leaving home.

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