Southern Nazarene University is located in Bethany, Oklahoma (a large suburb). The school is a Church of the Nazarene school. Southern Nazarene University is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Master's degree.
The range of program offerings available from Southern Nazarene University is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The school is known for its programs in business and management and family and social work.
Southern Nazarene University is an open-admission school. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Southern Nazarene University had 2,218 enrolled students in 2005.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Southern Nazarene University offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Central States Football League and Sooner Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Southern Nazarene University
6729 NW 39th Expy
Bethany, OK 73008
General Phone: (405) 789-6400
Admissions Phone: (405) 491-6324
Financial Aid Phone: (405) 491-6310
http://SNU.EDU
Southern Nazarene University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 388 | human resources management, business management, sales and marketing, finance, human resources, accounting, business, fashion merchandising, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 107 | elementary/middle school admin, elementary school teaching, early childhood education, music teaching, education courses, science teaching, math teaching, physical education teaching, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 67 | registered nursing, pre-nursing |
| Family And Social Work | 54 | family studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 35 | marriage and family therapy, psychology, counseling psychology |
| Religion And Philosophy | 34 | theology, religious education, missionary studies, philosophy, theology and religious vocations, religion, bible studies |
| Liberal Arts | 22 | sociology, speech and rhetoric, English, history, general studies, political science, creative writing, social studies, ... |
| Science | 22 | biology, biochemistry, physics, chemistry, biological and biomedical sciences, zoology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 20 | computer support, information science, computer and info science |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 16 | exercise science, sports and fitness management, athletic trainer, health and fitness, health and physical education, parks and recreation studies, occupational therapy |
| Music | 9 | various music studies, voice, music, music management |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Media | 3 | journalism, broadcast journalism, communication studies, graphic communications |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 0 | criminal justice and safety |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
| Office And Administration | 0 | administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Medical Support And Technology | 0 | pre-pharmacy |
| Engineering | 0 | various engineering courses |
| Transportation | 0 | aviation operations |
| Fine Arts | 0 | fine arts studies |
| Architecture And Planning | 0 | architectural services, interior architecture |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 0 | real estate |
| Medicine | 0 | medical preparatory, pre-veterinary, pre-med |
Number of programs and degrees for Southern Nazarene University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 588 | 85 |
| Master's degree | 190 | 10 |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 12 |
In 2005, Southern Nazarene University had a total enrollment of 2,218 students (2,130 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 81% |
| Graduate | 19% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 47% |
| Texas | 25% |
| Kansas | 6% |
| Colorado | 5% |
| Arkansas | 4% |
| Oregon | 2% |
| Arizona | 2% |
| State unknown | 2% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
Southern Nazarene University offers campus housing for 964 of its 2,130 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Bethany, Oklahoma for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Oklahoma Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Admissions Phone Number: (405) 491-6324
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 12,870 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,870 |
| Room and board | $ 5,266 |
| Room charge | $ 2,458 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,808 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,500 |
Financial Aid:
Southern Nazarene University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 314900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (405) 491-6310
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 4 | $67,259 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $56,744 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $60,210 | 7 | $62,449 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 20 | $51,828 | 10 | $51,773 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $44,375 | 5 | $44,602 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $39,785 | 12 | $38,492 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 38 | $46,763 | 27 | $44,542 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Central States Football League |
| Basketball | Sooner Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Sooner Athletic Conference |
| Track | Sooner Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 25 | 30 | 55 |
| Baseball | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Basketball | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| Track | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| All Other Sports | 8 | 24 | 32 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture and Related Services, Other
Interior Architecture
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Business Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Speech Teacher Education
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development and Family Studies, General
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Graphic Communications, General
Journalism
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music, General
Music, Other
Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Pre-Nursing Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Zoology/Animal Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southern Nazarene University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in music (for open-admission colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Church of the Nazarene affiliation
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Has ROTC (army, air force)
Offers athletic scholarships
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