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Southern Nazarene University, commonly referred to as SNU or So-Naz, is located in Bethany, Oklahoma. Initially, the Texas Holiness University was founded in 1899. It disbanded in 1910 and became the Nazarene institution called the Peniel College. It merged with the Oklahoma Nazarene College in 1920 and became the Bethany-Peniel College. Following some more mergers and name changes, the institute was finally established as the Southern Nazarene University in 1986. It is now a Christian liberal arts university. SNU's recent enrollments have been more than 1,500 students.
SNU offers undergraduate degrees in over 70 fields, and several associate’s and graduate degree programs. The university is divided into the following academic divisions:
The sports teams of SNU are nicknamed the Crimson Storm. They participate in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track, and volleyball. The teams are members of the Sooner Athletic Conference, and Region VI of the NAIA Division I.
Southern Nazarene University is located in Bethany, OK (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.
The school had 2,090 enrolled students in 2007.
Southern Nazarene University offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Southern Nazarene University values student athletics, and belongs to the Central States Football League and Sooner Athletic Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Southern Nazarene University educates students for responsible Christian living within the contexts of the liberal arts, selected professional and graduate studies, a Wesleyan-holiness theological perspective, and a cross-cultural community life. Through its primary relationship to the Church of the Nazarene in the South Central Region of the USA, the University is the church at work in higher education integrating faith, learning, and life."
More complete details are provided below.
Southern Nazarene University
6729 NW 39th Expy
Bethany, OK 73008
General Phone: (405) 789-6400
http://SNU.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 342 | human resources management, business management, finance, marketing, accounting, business, human resources |
| Education And Teaching | 89 | educational administration, elementary school teaching, education courses, early childhood education, science teaching, social studies teaching, music teaching, physical education teaching, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 78 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 55 | marriage and family therapy, psychology, counseling psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 49 | family studies |
| Liberal Arts | 31 | sociology, history, English, Spanish language, speech and rhetoric, general studies, history courses, political science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 30 | theology, missionary studies, religious education, youth ministry, religious music |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 20 | exercise science, health and physical education, athletic trainer, sports and fitness management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 20 | computer support |
| Science | 15 | biology, biochemistry, physics, chemistry |
| Media | 11 | journalism, graphic communications, broadcast journalism, communication studies, mass communication |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Animal Science And Care | 2 | equine science |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Music | 1 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Southern Nazarene University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 544 | 49 |
| Master's degree | 201 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 2 |
In 2007, Southern Nazarene University had a total enrollment of 2,090 students (2,055 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 80% |
| Graduate | 20% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 5% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 54% |
| Texas | 25% |
| Kansas | 4% |
| Arkansas | 3% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
Southern Nazarene University offers campus housing for 964 of its 2,055 (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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,924 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,924 |
| Room and board | $ 5,707 |
| Room charge | $ 2,582 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,038 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,500 |
Financial Aid:
Southern Nazarene University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 314900)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 41 | 34 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $58,592 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 21 | $55,031 | 10 | $63,738 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $51,203 | 4 | $47,699 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $44,081 | 18 | $43,093 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 35 | $52,279 | 33 | $49,774 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Central States Football League |
| Basketball | Sooner Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Sooner Athletic Conference |
| Track | Sooner Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 50 | 22 | 72 |
| Football | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| Basketball | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| Baseball | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Track | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| All Other Sports | 10 | 18 | 28 |
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
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
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development and Family Studies, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
History, Other
Political Science and Government, General
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
Mass Communication/Media Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology/Theological Studies
Youth Ministry
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
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% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Church of the Nazarene affiliation Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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