Southern Nazarene University — College Profile

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Location

Bethany, OK, 73008 · Suburb campus

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Nearest airport from college

DFW · Dallas/Fort Worth

184 mi away

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Cost

Cost of attendance

$46,465

Avg net price

$22,084

Room & board

$9,474

Tuition

$31,190

Books & supplies

$1,528/yr

Average net price by family income

$0–30k

$18,931

$30–48k

$18,323

$48–75k

$22,590

$75–110k

$27,082

$110k+

$27,434

Admissions

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Essay Requirements

Southern Nazarene University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes

Graduation rate

50%

1st-yr retention

73%

Transfer-out rate

Consumer completion

61%

8-year outcomes

Graduated

56%

Transferred

23%

Still enrolled

Dropped out / unknown

21%

Median earnings (6yr)

$48,255

Median earnings (10yr)

$54,951

Median debt

$21,900

Monthly loan payment

$232

Debt range (25th–75th)

$8,733–$23,500

Debt (90th percentile)

$31,190

Student Body

Men 45%Women 55%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

47%

First-generation

38%

Median family income

$46,277

Independent students

49%

Avg age at entry

27.0

Part-time students

19%

Race & ethnicity

White

49%

Hispanic

18%

Black

13%

Asian

Two or more

10%

Non-resident

AI/AN

NH/PI

Unknown

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings for graduates across all programs

6 years after entry

$48,255

10 years after entry

$54,951

Business Administration, Management and Operations85

Human Resources Management and Services52

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services25

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities24

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness19

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing19

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods14

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management11

Communication and Media Studies9

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology9

Research and Experimental Psychology9

Health/Medical Preparatory Programs9

Marketing9

Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries7

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas6

Biology, General5

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Institutional

Endowment

$50M

Classification

Master's (Large)

Full-time faculty

50%

Avg faculty salary

$6,779/mo

Instructional spend/student

$7,999