SOUTHERN NAZARENE UNIVERSITY (SNU)
- 6729 NW 39th Expy
- Bethany, OK 73008
- OPEID College Code: 00314900
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- General Phone: (405) 789-6400
- President: Loren P Gresham
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 2,110
- College Alias: SNU
- College Mascot: Crimson Storm
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*Not all of the programs above may be offered
Southern Nazarene University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Religious Affiliation
- Church of the Nazarene
- Website
- snu.edu

- Mission Statement
- Southern Nazarene University educates students for responsible Christian living within the contexts of the liberal arts, selected professional and graduate studies, a Wesleyan-holiness theological perspective, and a cross-cultural community life. Through its primary relationship to the Church of the Nazarene in the South Central Region of the USA, the University is the church at work in higher education integrating faith, learning, and life.
Accreditation
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Focus, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Professional (Business Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
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- Admission Fees
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 93%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 63% | 37% | 24% | 91% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,914 | $4,158 | $3,870 | $9,268 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Number in Default | 25 | 17 | 22 |
| Number in Repayment | 864 | 888 | 1,119 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
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| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $17,664 | $16,824 | $15,924 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $17,664 | $16,824 | $15,924 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $17,664 | $16,824 | $15,924 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,705 | $5,987 | $5,707 |
| Other Expenses | $3,600 | $3,600 | $3,000 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,400 | $5,400 | $4,500 |
| Other Expenses | $5,625 | $5,000 | $4,500 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,600 | $5,000 | $3,000 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $28,969 | $27,411 | $25,631 |
| In-State | $28,969 | $27,411 | $25,631 |
| Out of State | $28,969 | $27,411 | $25,631 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $29,689 | $28,224 | $25,924 |
| In-State | $29,689 | $28,224 | $25,924 |
| Out of State | $29,689 | $28,224 | $25,924 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $22,264 | $21,424 | $19,924 |
| In-State | $22,264 | $21,424 | $19,924 |
| Out of State | $22,264 | $21,424 | $19,924 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,110 Undergraduate: 1,653 Graduate: 457
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 960 Female: 1,150
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 782 Female: 871
- Graduate Gender Male: 178 Female: 279
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,044 Part-Time: 66
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,602 Part-Time: 51
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 442 Part-Time: 15
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 52 | 2% |
| American Indian | 123 | 6% |
| Black | 233 | 11% |
| Asian | 46 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 107 | 5% |
| White | 1,543 | 73% |
| Unknown | 6 | 0.3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 8 | 0.4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 384 | 18% |
| Ages 20-21 | 425 | 20% |
| Ages 22-24 | 321 | 15% |
| Ages 25-29 | 274 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 219 | 10% |
| Ages 35-39 | 144 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 226 | 11% |
| Ages 50-65 | 102 | 5% |
| Age Over 65 | 4 | 0.2% |
| Age Unknown | 3 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 515 | 303 | 212 |
| Faculty Status | 228 | 95 | 133 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 201 | 72 | 129 |
| Primarily Instruction | 201 | 72 | 129 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 20 | 20 | - |
| Other Professionals | 110 | 78 | 32 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 184 | 133 | 51 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 120 | 82 | 38 |
| Skilled Crafts | 12 | 8 | 4 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 52 | 43 | 9 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $51,551 (64) | $53,696 (35) | $48,962 (29) |
| Professor | $58,019 (25) | $58,254 (17) | $57,519 (8) |
| Associate Professor | $52,662 (16) | $53,135 (9) | $52,053 (7) |
| Assistant Professor | $43,940 (22) | $45,648 (9) | $42,758 (13) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $63,970 (8) | $62,306 (5) | $66,741 (3) |
| Professor | $74,940 (3) | $74,673 (2) | $75,475 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $60,071 (3) | $58,873 (2) | $62,468 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $62,281 (1) | - (-) | $62,281 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $51,639 (72) | $53,357 (40) | $49,491 (32) |
| Professor | $58,372 (28) | $58,554 (19) | $57,990 (9) |
| Associate Professor | $52,107 (19) | $52,232 (11) | $51,935 (8) |
| Assistant Professor | $44,245 (23) | $45,648 (9) | $43,343 (14) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $2,583,672 | $1,540,006 | $1,043,666 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 60% | 40% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 314 | 212 | 102 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 311 | 209 | 102 |
| Baseball | 23 | 23 | - |
| Basketball | 29 | 16 | 13 |
| All Track Combined | 54 | 28 | 26 |
| Football | 107 | 107 | - |
| Golf | 17 | 12 | 5 |
| Soccer | 46 | 26 | 20 |
| Softball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Tennis | 8 | - | 8 |
| Volleyball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $35,501 | $23,861 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $12,165 | $11,671 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 38 | 24 | 14 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| All Track Combined | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Football | 12 | 12 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 11 | 11 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 69%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 49% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 42% |
| Female | 57% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 100% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 32% |
| 5 Years | 46% |
| 6 Years | 49% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Liquor Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 18 | 9 |
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 24 | 16 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009