Southern Nazarene University Rankings
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #4505 of 14,160 | In the World |
| #1214 of 2,624 | In North America |
| #1140 of 2,523 | In the United States |
| #14 of 31 | In Oklahoma |
| #1 of 2 | In Bethany |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Church of the Nazarene
- Acceptance rate
- 82%
- Undergraduates
- 1,618
- Graduates
- 621
- Male:Female Ratio
- 45:55
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.snu.edu
Southern Nazarene University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
348 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
147 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 by race or ethnicity
| White | 1264 (58%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 296 (14%) |
| Hispanic | 276 (13%) |
| Two or more races | 174 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 64 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 46 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 36 (2%) |
| Asian | 25 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $17,239 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $13,601 |
| $48-75K | $16,485 |
| $75-110K | $20,338 |
| $110K+ | $25,079 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $24,570 | $20,772 |
| Tuition in-state | $24,570 | $20,772 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $24,570 | $20,772 |
| Fee in-district | $846 | $2,668 |
| Fee in-state | $846 | $2,668 |
| Fee out-of-state | $846 | $2,668 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 840 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,968 |
| Room charge | $5,500 |
| Meal charge | $4,468 |
Southern Nazarene University Majors
| Major | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 122 | 89 | |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 88 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 82 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 41 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 40 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 38 | ||
| General Studies | 2 | 33 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 34 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 29 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 3 | 21 | |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 21 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 13 | ||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 10 | ||
| Accounting | 10 | ||
| Biochemistry | 9 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 7 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 6 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 6 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 4 | ||
| Music Management | 4 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 4 | ||
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 4 | ||
| Graphic Communications, General | 4 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 3 | ||
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 2 | ||
| Health and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 2 | ||
| Health and Physical Education & Fitness, Other | 2 | ||
| Finance, General | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | ||
| Environmental Biology | 2 | ||
| American Government and Politics (United States | 2 | ||
| Nursing Education | 2 | ||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Education, General | 1 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 1 | ||
| Sociology | 1 | ||
| Missions & Missionary Studies and Missiology | 1 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2 | 468 | 303 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 55% | 45% | 67% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 | 2 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 | 1 |
| 1997 | 3 | 1 |
| 1998 | 5 | 3 |
| 1999 | 4 | 7 |
| 2000 | 3 | 17 |
| 2001 | 6 | 17 |
| 2002 | 4 | 28 |
| 2003 | 5 | 26 |
| 2004 | 5 | 42 |
| 2005 | 4 | 32 |
| 2006 | 3 | 45 |
| 2007 | 7 | 40 |
| 2008 | 6 | 54 |
| 2009 | 11 | 76 |
| 2010 | 12 | 77 |
| 2011 | 11 | 128 |
| 2012 | 8 | 139 |
| 2013 | 4 | 139 |
| 2014 | 8 | 130 |
| 2015 | 6 | 143 |
| 2016 | 4 | 166 |
| 2017 | 16 | 156 |
| 2018 | 6 | 201 |
| 2019 | 9 | 150 |
| 2020 | 8 | 205 |
Notable alumni
Gary Hart
- Photo
- Occupations
- politicianlawyernovelist
- 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.
Kenny Marchant
- Photo
- Enrolled in Southern Nazarene University
- In 1974 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- politicianreal estate developer
- 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.
Vince Snowbarger
- Photo
- Enrolled in Southern Nazarene University
- In 1971 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- politicianinstructor
- Biography
Vincent K. Snowbarger is an American lawyer and politician from Kansas. He is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives.
Beatriz Vaz e Silva
- Photo
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
Beatriz Vaz e Silva, commonly known as Bia, is a Brazilian soccer player who plays for Ferroviára in the Campeonato Brasileiro de Futebol Feminino Série A1 in Brazil. And has represented the Boston Breakers of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and also plays the Brazil national team.
Ndèye Ndiaye
- Photo
- 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.
Gary Richardson
- Photo
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
Gary Richardson is an American lawyer practicing in Tulsa, a former U.S Attorney, a candidate for Oklahoma Governor and twice-unsuccessful candidate for U.S. Congress. As of 2018 he is a partner in the Richardson Law Firm, P.C., a plaintiff law firm in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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 | 326 |
| Carnegie Classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and Contacts
| Address | 6729 NW 39th Expy Bethany, Oklahoma, 73008 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 19,000 |
| Phone | 4057896400 |
| Fax | +1 (405) 491 6381 |