by our College Data Analytics TeamSouthern Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit institution in Bethany, Oklahoma enrolling 1,455 undergraduates. It has an on-time graduation rate of 51%, above the national average of 33%. College Factual ranks it #910 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in its 2027 Best Colleges ranking (top 18%), and its Value for Your Money analysis rates it a Fair Price.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Southern Nazarene University ranks #910 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in College Factual’s 2027 Best Colleges ranking, placing it in the top 18%.
College Factual recognizes the best colleges and universities in its annual rankings. These rankings include categories for best overall colleges, best colleges for each major, best value schools, and much more.
Southern Nazarene University was awarded 34 badges in the 2027 rankings.
SNU is ranked #910 out of 5,159 schools in the nation for overall quality on College Factual’s 2027 Best Colleges list. This puts it in the top 20% of all schools in the nation.
SNU also holds the #6 spot on the Best Colleges in Oklahoma ranking.
See all of the rankings for Southern Nazarene University.
Learn more about Southern Nazarene University admissions.
The student to faculty ratio at Southern Nazarene University is about average at 15 to 1. This ratio is often used to gauge how many students might be in an average class and how much time professors will have to spend with their students on an individual level. The national average for this metric is 15 to 1.
In addition to the student to faculty ratio, some people look at what percentage of faculty members are full-time as a sign of how much time professors will be able to spend with their students. This is because part-time teachers may not be on campus as much as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Southern Nazarene University is 50%. This is comparable to the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate tells us what percentage of first-year, full-time students choose to continue on to their sophomore year at a particular school. The rate at Southern Nazarene University is 73%, which is about average when compared to the national rate of 68%.
Students are considered to have graduated on time if they finish their studies within four years. At SNU the on-time graduation rate of first-time, full-time students is 51%. That is great when compared to the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Southern Nazarene University.
During the most recent academic year, there were 1,455 undergraduates at SNU.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Southern Nazarene University.
The average net price of SNU is $17,140. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $18,931 | $18,323 | $22,590 | $27,082 | $27,434 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of SNU, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
Almost 66% of college students who graduated with the class of 2018 took out student loans, but that percentage varies from school to school. At SNU, approximately 60% of students took out student loans averaging $7,109 a year. That adds up to $28,436 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 3.8%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you’ll be able to pay back your student loans. Get more details about paying for Southern Nazarene University.
Yearly salaries vary depending on what you major in, but on average, bachelor’s degree recipients from Southern Nazarene University make around $54,951 per year during the early years of their employment. This is good news for future Southern Nazarene University graduates since it is 12% more than the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year.
See which majors at Southern Nazarene University make the most money.
Southern Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Bethany, Oklahoma. SNU is located in a safe and convenient suburb. Get more details about the location of Southern Nazarene University.
Get in touch with Southern Nazarene University are listed below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 6729 NW 39th Expy, Bethany, OK 73008 |
| Phone: | 4057896400 |
| Website: | SNU.EDU |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/SouthernNazareneU?ref=ts |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/FollowSNU |
In the latest year of available data, students from 20 majors graduated from Southern Nazarene University. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 633 | NA |
| Educational Administration | 133 | $54,576 |
| Business Administration & Management | 112 | $53,780 |
| Health & Physical Education | 52 | $45,409 |
| Human Resource Management | 38 | $54,575 |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 37 | NA |
| Child Development & Family Studies | 25 | $32,847 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 25 | $54,636 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 22 | $40,565 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 19 | $39,073 |
742 students took at least one online class at Southern Nazarene University.
Online learning is becoming popular at even the oldest colleges and universities in the United States. Not only are online classes great for returning adults with busy schedules, they are also frequented by a growing number of traditional students.
Learn more about online learning at Southern Nazarene University.
Want to see how other colleges compare to SNU? Match them up using College Combat, a free interactive tool for comparing colleges on the features you care about.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References