Southern Nazarene University
Bethany, OK
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,479
Graduate Enrollment: 673
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Church of the Nazarene
Campus Details
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Four-year, small, primarily residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 0%
Male/Female: 45% / 55% (2017)
First generation college students: 38.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 24.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.2% (2015)
Test scores for admission:
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 47.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 27.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 17.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 12.2% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 53.1%
Black: 16.2%
Hispanic: 16.2%
Asian: 2.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 3.9%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 6.8%
Non-resident alien: 1.5%
Unknown race: 0.0%
Black: 16.2%
Hispanic: 16.2%
Asian: 2.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 3.9%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 6.8%
Non-resident alien: 1.5%
Unknown race: 0.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $39,544
In-State tuition: $27,000Out-of-State tuition: $27,000
Estimated books and supplies: $1,600 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,300 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,500 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $9,000 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,500 (2022)
Average Family Income: $70,771 (2017)
Median Family Income: $46,277 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 44.3%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 60.2%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $21,900 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $232 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $15,778 |
| $30k-48k | $17,582 |
| $48k-75k | $22,988 |
| $75k-110k | $23,214 |
| $110k+ | $22,555 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 45%6-year graduation rate: 48%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 95.9% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $21,900 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $17,188 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $18,750 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 69.5% (2015) |
| @3 year | 74.9% (2017) |
| @5 year | 79.6% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 47.4% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 53.2% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $46,415 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $51,049 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 13 | $42,824 ($3,569) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 40 | $38,563 | $255 | $35,172 ($2,931) | $41,533 ($3,461) |
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 33 | $30,754 | $256 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 28 | $26,000 | $249 | $23,667 ($1,972) | $47,703 ($3,975) |
| Master's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 21 | $448 | $48,273 ($4,023) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Research and Experimental Psychology. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 29 | $583 | $42,318 ($3,527) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 41 | $466 | $54,932 ($4,578) | $73,657 ($6,138) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 34 | $31,000 | $286 | $63,176 ($5,265) | $70,284 ($5,857) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 122 | $26,037 | $216 | $50,283 ($4,190) | $54,669 ($4,556) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 127 | $443 | $62,032 ($5,169) | $68,295 ($5,691) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 88 | $25,750 | $199 | $63,424 ($5,285) | $64,388 ($5,366) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Graphic Communications. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, General. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 82 | $330 | $56,648 ($4,721) | $63,069 ($5,256) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $55,143Full time faculty: 35%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 12.0
School's endowment start of year: $34,512,330 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $51,313,349 (2022)