Southern Nazarene Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Southern Nazarene University is a private research university in Bethany, Oklahoma, enrolling about 1,455 students. Southern Nazarene University awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $31,190 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $54,951 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $31,190
- 2024 Average Net Price: $22,084 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,455 81.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 50.51%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 38.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 11.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 49.5%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,710
- Room & Board: $9,474 annual estimate
Southern Nazarene University: what the data shows
Common questions about Southern Nazarene University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Southern Nazarene University?
Southern Nazarene University is located in Bethany, OK (ZIP 73008).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Southern Nazarene University public or private?
Southern Nazarene University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Southern Nazarene University cost?
Published tuition: $31,190.
Average net price after aid: $22,084.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $18,931 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $18,323 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $22,590 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $27,082 |
| $110,001+ | $27,434 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $124,760.
How big is Southern Nazarene University?
Total enrollment: 1,455 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,710 students.
Graduate enrollment: 742 students.
About 81% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Southern Nazarene University?
150%-time completion rate: 50.51%.
First-year retention: 72.9%.
What do graduates of Southern Nazarene University earn?
Median earnings: $48,255 six years after entry; $54,951 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $21,900.
46.96% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Southern Nazarene University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (119 completions)
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General (79 completions)
- Organizational Behavior Studies (55 completions)
- General Studies (47 completions)
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education (37 completions)
- Human Development and Family Studies, General (25 completions)
- Counseling Psychology (24 completions)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management (22 completions)
- Network and System Administration/Administrator (21 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (16 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Southern Nazarene University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 50.51%; median earnings $54,951 at 10 years; net price $22,084. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$31,190
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southern Nazarene University was $31,190.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$22,084
2024 Value
In 2024 Southern Nazarene University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,084.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$88,336 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$22,084 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$124,760 4-Year Tuition
$9,474 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,528 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$42,192 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$168,768 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Southern Nazarene University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
46.96% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
60.38% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Southern Nazarene University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Southern Nazarene University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $22,044 | $22,044 | $18,428 |
| 2014 | $22,690 | $22,690 | $18,868 |
| 2015 | $23,320 | $23,320 | $15,160 |
| 2016 | $24,468 | $24,468 | $9,053 |
| 2017 | $25,178 | $25,178 | $20,311 |
| 2018 | $25,234 | $25,234 | $17,644 |
| 2019 | $25,416 | $25,416 | $17,210 |
| 2020 | $26,000 | $26,000 | $20,139 |
| 2021 | $27,000 | $27,000 | $19,449 |
| 2022 | $28,600 | $28,600 | $20,194 |
| 2023 | $29,600 | $29,600 | $17,838 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Southern Nazarene University reported total enrollment of about 1,455 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 45% male and 55% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (49.1%), Hispanic or Latino (18.4%), and Black or African American (13.1%). About 46.96% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 38.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
81.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Southern Nazarene University in 2024 is 1,455 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,710 students. Graduate enrollment is about 742 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
72.9%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 49.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
48.14% 100% Completion Time
50.51% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 48.14% of students graduating from Southern Nazarene University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 52% male / 48% female
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General: 34% male / 66% female
- Organizational Behavior Studies: 44% male / 56% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Southern Nazarene University.
Return on Investment
$21,900 Median Student Debt
$54,951 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
39.85% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
522.07% Return on Investment
4.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Southern Nazarene University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 47 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 119 completions
2. Educational Leadership and Administration, General: 79 completions
3. Organizational Behavior Studies: 55 completions
4. General Studies: 47 completions
5. English/Language Arts Teacher Education: 37 completions
6. Human Development and Family Studies, General: 25 completions
7. Counseling Psychology: 24 completions
8. Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 22 completions
9. Network and System Administration/Administrator: 21 completions
Most popular programs at Southern Nazarene University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Southern Nazarene University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Southern Nazarene University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 49.5%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,779
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,999
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Southern Nazarene University is a private non-profit institution located in Bethany, OK, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Educational Leadership and Administration, General, Organizational Behavior Studies. Enrollment is approximately 1,455 students. Student body composition includes White (49.1%), Hispanic or Latino (18.4%), Black or African American (13.1%). The 150%-time completion rate is 50.51%. Approximately 46.96% of students receive Pell Grants. About 38.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
Bethany, OK 73008
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Southern Nazarene University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Southern Nazarene University located?
Southern Nazarene University is located in Bethany, OK.
How much does Southern Nazarene University cost?
Reported tuition is $31,190 and average net price is $22,084 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,474 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Southern Nazarene University?
Southern Nazarene University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,710 students, White (49.1%), Hispanic or Latino (18.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Southern Nazarene University?
About 38.0% of students at Southern Nazarene University are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Southern Nazarene University earn?
Median earnings are $48,255 six years after entry and $54,951 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Southern Nazarene University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 50.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Southern Nazarene University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $21,900.
Is Southern Nazarene University public or private?
Southern Nazarene University is a private nonprofit institution located in Bethany, OK.
Is Southern Nazarene University an HBCU?
No. Southern Nazarene University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Southern Nazarene University a tribal college?
No. Southern Nazarene University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Southern Nazarene University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Southern Nazarene University does not meet that proxy (reported share 18.4%).
Is Southern Nazarene University religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Southern Nazarene University: Church of the Nazarene.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Oklahoma college costs
- Oklahoma colleges by ROI
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Oklahoma
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.