Southern Nazarene University
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 1,455 students.
About This School
Southern Nazarene University is a private nonprofit institution located in Bethany, Oklahoma with approximately 1,455 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $22,084 per year. The graduation rate is 51%, and the typical graduate earns $54,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
Southern Nazarene University (SNU) is a private Nazarene university in Bethany, Oklahoma, United States.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the 92% freshman retention rate suggests students who enroll generally like it, but only 49% actually graduate, which is a real concern worth asking the school about directly. On the financial side, things look reasonable — a $17,838 average net price and $17,337 median debt are modest, and median earnings of $54,000 after 10 years are solid for a small Christian school in Oklahoma. Worth considering if you're drawn to a faith-centered Nazarene community and can get a strong aid package, but come in with a clear academic plan to make sure you're in that graduating half.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 15% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,455 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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