Southern Nazarene University

Overview

Enrollment

1,507

Southern Nazarene University overview
Location	Bethany, Oklahoma
Online	snu.edu
School Type	Private 4 Year
Setting	Large Suburban
Religious Affiliation	Church of the Nazarene

Southern Nazarene University overview
Size	Small
Status	Non-profit
On Campus Housing	Yes
Level of Study	Undergrad/Graduate

Southern Nazarene University (SNU), located in Bethany, Oklahoma, is a private, Christian liberal arts college affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene. Founded in 1899, the university is situated on a suburban campus in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area, offering a close-knit educational environment infused with a faith-based ethos. Known for its red brick architecture, the campus hosts a range of facilities, including residential options for students who opt for on-campus living. SNU provides undergraduates with a variety of academic programs, with business, nursing, and organizational leadership being among its more popular majors. While the institution maintains a holistic admissions process, the selectivity is generally considered to be moderate. Southern Nazarene University competes in the Great American Conference, NCAA Division II, with its athletes known as the Crimson Storm, although it is not predominantly recognized for its athletics on a national scale.

Southern Nazarene University has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student. 1,221 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 286 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $27,000 plus fees of $1,600.