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Southern Nazarene University

#1613 in US ranking Bethany, OK
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$44,607
Tuition & fees
$32,750
Avg. aid
$18,149
Receiving aid
100%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
51%
Median salary
$52,592
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Southern Nazarene University?

Homecoming is among SNU's recurring campus events, bringing together current students and alumni. A lip-sync contest and an event listed as Pow-Wow Weekend have also been identified among campus activities.

Event names and schedules can change, and an event listing alone does not establish its current format or cultural sponsorship. Students interested in participating should consult the current campus calendar for the organizer, activities and attendance details rather than rely on a past event name.

What are the student housing and dining options at Southern Nazarene University?

SNU provides college-operated housing for undergraduates, and reported data indicate that 63% of students live on campus. Housing availability does not guarantee an assignment or establish that every student must live in a residence hall.

Residence-hall entrants have electronically controlled access, and housing units report high-speed internet. Students comparing residential options should check current room types, eligibility rules, application dates, contract length and meal-plan requirements together: a room assignment and a dining plan may have separate terms. Commuters and students considering off-campus housing should also account for transportation, parking and food costs when comparing their budgets.

Southern Nazarene University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

30

Southern Nazarene University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
15:1
Undergraduates living on campus
63%
Campus size
40 acres

Southern Nazarene University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Part time employees: 2

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Southern Nazarene University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

R. T. Williams Learning Resources Center

Number of libraries on campus

2

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Southern Nazarene University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Southern Nazarene University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.