At a glance
Average net price
$22,084
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
50.5%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
1,455
In-state tuition
$31,190
Out-of-state tuition
$31,190
Cost of attendance
$46,465
Median earnings (10y)
$54,951
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 72.9%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
17 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by business (40%), social sciences (23%), humanities & arts (16%).
- STEM10%
- Health6%
- Business40%
- Humanities & arts16%
- Social sciences23%
- Trades & services5%
- Business40.3%~587 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Education14.7%~214 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts12.1%~177 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~94 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science6.2%~90 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~83 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~60 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~53 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Theology1.8%~26 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology1.6%~23 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~15 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Social sciences0.5%~8 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~8 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication0.5%~8 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English0.3%~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.3%~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
34 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 202 | $56,264 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 176 | $51,848 | $26,037 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 125 | $54,576 | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor's | 109 | $54,575 | $25,750 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | 68 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 63 | — | $30,754 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 59 | $45,409 | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 57 | $32,847 | $38,563 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 51 | $58,190 | $31,000 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 49 | $40,565 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 41 | — | $26,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master's | 29 | $54,636 | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 27 | $39,073 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 24 | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Associate's | 16 | — | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 13 | $36,631 | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Master's | 13 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 3 | $67,174 | — |
| Education, General. | Master's | — | $54,141 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Southern Nazarene University
Southern Nazarene University is a mid-sized institution located in Bethany, Oklahoma, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,455 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Education, Liberal arts.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Southern Nazarene University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $22,084 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $31,190 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $46,465 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 50.5%, a above-average completion outcome. 72.9% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $54,951 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Southern Nazarene University confers degrees and certificates across 17 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Education, Liberal arts. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by business (40% of credentials), social sciences (23% of credentials), humanities & arts (16% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Bethany, Oklahoma (suburb), Southern Nazarene University draws students from across Oklahoma and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Southern Nazarene University
Q.How much does Southern Nazarene University cost?
The average net price at Southern Nazarene University is $22,084 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $46,465.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Southern Nazarene University?
Southern Nazarene University has a 6-year graduation rate of 50.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Southern Nazarene University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Southern Nazarene University graduate earns $54,951 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Southern Nazarene University?
Published tuition is $31,190 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Southern Nazarene University located?
Southern Nazarene University is located in Bethany, Oklahoma (ZIP 73008).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Southern Nazarene University at their official website.