PrivateSuburbanSouthern Nazarene University
SNU
Bethany, Oklahoma 73008
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — close-knit campus
Southern Nazarene University is a private institution in Bethany with particular strength in business and health sciences.
A small campus of 1.5K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
49% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,951 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,838.
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Varsity Sports — Crimson Storm
History & Fun Facts
- •While SNU claims its founding date as 1899, that founding date refers to an institution that merged with what is now SNU: Texas Holiness University.
- •As an Oklahoman institution, SNU dates back to 1906, with the founding of the Beulah Heights Academy and Bible School.
- •The roots of the original Southern Nazarene University are primarily in an orphanage of downtown Oklahoma City, founded by Miss Mattie Mallory.
- •In 1909, the school was renamed "Oklahoma Holiness College" and new property was purchased to the west of Oklahoma City in Bethany.
Source: Wikipedia
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Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
40.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.7%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$17,337
Programs (72)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
92%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
9
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from OK state average + suburban adjustment