Southern Nazarene University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5003 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1394 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1316 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #16 of 31 | In Oklahoma State |
| #1 of 2 | In Bethany |
| #6208 of 6,278 | For Quantum and Particle physics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Church of the Nazarene
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 1,465
- Graduates
- 700
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.snu.edu
Southern Nazarene University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Southern Nazarene University has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
612 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
566 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Southern Nazarene University has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1095 (52%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 356 (17%) |
| Hispanic | 319 (15%) |
| Two or more races | 159 (8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 53 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 49 (2%) |
| Asian | 30 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 19 (0.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 9 (0.4%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Southern Nazarene University is $19,825 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $15,195 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,470 |
| $48-75K | $19,579 |
| $75-110K | $23,086 |
| $110K+ | $24,765 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $28,000 | $13,008 |
| Tuition in-state | $28,000 | $13,008 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $28,000 | $13,008 |
| Fee in-district | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Fee in-state | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,600 | $1,600 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 690 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,560 |
| Room charge | $4,800 |
| Meal charge | $4,760 |
Southern Nazarene University majors
Southern Nazarene University has granted 343 bachelor's degrees across 40 programs, 235 master's across 8 programs, and 47 doctorate degrees in Educational Leadership and Administration, General. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Southern Nazarene University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 80 | 73 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 74 | 47 | ||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 52 | |||
| General Studies | 5 | 24 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 13 | 13 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 25 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 24 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 14 | 10 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 19 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 4 | 15 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 5 | 12 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 14 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 11 | |||
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 11 | |||
| Biochemistry | 9 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 9 | |||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 9 | |||
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 9 | |||
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 9 | |||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 7 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 5 | |||
| Accounting | 3 | |||
| American Government and Politics (United States) | 3 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 3 | |||
| Graphic Communications, General | 3 | |||
| Music Management | 3 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | |||
| Environmental Biology | 2 | |||
| Health and Wellness, General | 2 | |||
| Music, General | 2 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 1 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 1 | |||
| Finance, General | 1 | |||
| History, General | 1 | |||
| Language Interpretation and Translation | 1 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Physics, General | 1 | |||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 18 | 343 | 235 | 47 |
Southern Nazarene University has a graduation rate of 49%, which is among the 39% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 49% | 42% | 56% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Southern Nazarene University has published 196 scientific papers with 992 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Computer Science, Physics, Sociology, Political Science, Environmental Science, Medicine, Law, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 6 | 1 |
| 1996 | 6 | 2 |
| 1997 | 2 | 2 |
| 1998 | 7 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 | 5 |
| 2000 | 1 | 12 |
| 2001 | 4 | 5 |
| 2002 | 2 | 6 |
| 2003 | 1 | 6 |
| 2004 | 1 | 6 |
| 2005 | 1 | 3 |
| 2006 | 6 | 3 |
| 2007 | 5 | 5 |
| 2008 | 4 | 13 |
| 2009 | 10 | 26 |
| 2010 | 7 | 27 |
| 2011 | 8 | 58 |
| 2012 | 20 | 49 |
| 2013 | 3 | 56 |
| 2014 | 13 | 35 |
| 2015 | 4 | 48 |
| 2016 | 6 | 59 |
| 2017 | 7 | 53 |
| 2018 | 12 | 61 |
| 2019 | 10 | 70 |
| 2020 | 12 | 74 |
| 2021 | 4 | 59 |
| 2022 | 11 | 76 |
| 2023 | 11 | 81 |
| 2024 | 4 | 55 |
Notable alumni
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Gary Hart
- Enrolled in Southern Nazarene University
- 1954-1958 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in philosophy
- Occupations
- politiciannovelistlawyerdiplomat
- Biography
-
Gary Warren Hart is an American politician, diplomat, and lawyer. He was the front-runner for the 1988 Democratic presidential nomination until he dropped out amid revelations of extramarital affairs. He represented Colorado in the United States Senate from 1975 to 1987.
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John Aaron
- Occupations
- engineerphysicistflight controller
- Biography
-
John W. Aaron is a former NASA engineer and was a flight controller during the Apollo program. He is widely credited with saving the Apollo 12 mission when it was struck by lightning soon after launch, and also played an important role during the Apollo 13 crisis.
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Kenny Marchant
- Enrolled in Southern Nazarene University
- In 1974 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- real estate developerpolitician
- Biography
-
Kenny Ewell Marchant is an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for Texas's 24th congressional district, from 2005 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party, he represented several areas around Dallas and Fort Worth.
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Gary Richardson
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Gary Richardson is an American lawyer who was the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma from 1981 to 1984. He is also a perennial candidate for elected office in Oklahoma. As of 2018 he is a partner in the Richardson Law Firm, P.C., a plaintiff law firm in Tulsa.
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Vince Snowbarger
- Enrolled in Southern Nazarene University
- In 1971 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- instructorpolitician
- Biography
-
Vincent Keith Snowbarger is an American lawyer and politician from Kansas. He is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives.
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Ndèye Ndiaye
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Ndèye Ndiaye is a Senegalese professional women's basketball player with Tarbes GB of the Ligue Féminine de Basketball. Ndiaye is an alumnus of Southern Nazarene University in Oklahoma, USA.
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Bia Vaz
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
-
Beatriz Vaz e Silva, commonly known as Bia or Bia Vaz, is a Brazilian soccer coach and former player. As a "volante" (English: defensive midfielder), she played for Brazilian clubs including Santos, Ferroviára, São José and Flamengo. She represented the Boston Breakers of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and played for the Brazil national team.
General info
| Alternative names | SNU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1899 |
| Motto | Character, Culture, Christ |
| Colors | crimson, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (May-June) |
| Total FTE staff | 331 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 6729 NW 39th Expy Bethany, Oklahoma, 73008 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 21,000 |
| Phone | 4057896400 |