Southern Nazarene University

Country：USA State：OK City：Bethany

BASIC INFOMATIONS

Southern Nazarene, founded in 1899, is a church-affiliated, comprehensive university. Programs are offered in the Colleges of Ministry and the Humanities, Professional and Social Studies, and Science and Health. Its 40-acre campus is located in Bethany, one mile from Oklahoma City.

Web Site www.snu.edu/
Institution Type Private
Coeducational Yes
Tuition and Fees $24,468
Average GPA 3.30
Entrance Difficulty Noncompetitive

FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

●Entrance Difficulty

Noncompetitive: Virtually all applicants accepted regardless of high school rank or test scores.

●High School Preparation
High School Graduation High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program College preparatory program is recommended

●High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject Required Units Recommended Units
English Not reported 4
History Not reported Not reported
Science Not reported 2
Mathematics Not reported 3
Social Studies Not reported 2
Foreign Language Not reported 2
Academic Electives Not reported Not reported

●Examinations
Exam Whether Needed or Not Scores Due in Admissions Office
ACT Only Recommended August 15
SAT Only Not reported Not reported
SAT or ACT Required August 15
SAT Subject Tests Only Not reported Not reported
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not reported Not reported
SAT Essay Component Policy Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Accepted with or without writing component
Use of SAT/ACT Essay Not reported

APPLYING FOR ADMISSION

●Admissions Office
Address 6729 Northwest 39th Expressway
City, State, Zip Bethany, OK  73008
Phone (405) 491-6324
Fax (405) 491-6381
E-mail lcantwell@snu.edu

●Application Dates and Fees
Regular Admission Deadline August 15
Application Fee $35
Application Fee Waiver Available
Regular Admission Notification Rolling
Accept Offer of Admission No set date
Waiting List Used No
Defer Admission Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission Transfer applications accepted

●Early Admission
Early Decision Offered No
Early Decision Deadline Not reported
Early Decision Notification Not reported
Early Action Offered No
Early Action Deadline Not reported
Early Action Notification Not reported

●Application Form
Common Application Not accepted
Universal College Application Not accepted
Electronic Application Available

●Other Application Requirements
Essay or Personal Statement Not reported
Other Not reported
Interview Not required
Financial Need Financial need is a consideration in the admissions process
Letters of Recommendation 2 required for all freshmen

SELECTION OF STUDENTS

Very Important
Important

Academic GPA

Standardized Tests
Considered

Interview

Class Rank
Not Considered

PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION

●Overall Admission Rate

Overall Admission Rate 33% of 979 applicants were admitted
Women Not reported
Men Not reported

●Students Enrolled

Not reported

●Other Admission Rates
Early Decision Admission Rate Not reported
Early Action Admission Rate Not reported
Students Offered Wait List Not reported
Students Accepting Wait List Position Not reported
Students Admitted From Wait List Not reported

●Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

●SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

Not reported

●ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

●Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank Not reported
National Merit Scholar 0%
Valedictorian 0%
Class President Not reported
Student Government Officer Not reported

TUITION AND EXPENSES

Cost of Attendance $35,598
Tuition and Fees $24,468
Room and Board $8,330
Books and Supplies $1,200
Other Expenses $1,600
Payment Plans credit card, installment plan

APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID

●Financial Aid Office
E-mail Not reported
Web Site Financial Aid Web Site
Net Price Calculator URL Not reported

●Application Process
Application Deadline Not reported
Award Notification On a rolling basis beginning May 1
Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid Federal Methodology
Forms Required Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 003149 Free
Institution's own form Not reported

PROFILE OF 2015-16 FINANCIAL AID

●Freshmen
Financial Aid Applicants 257 (91.5%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need 236 (91.8%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid 227 (96.2%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met Not reported
Average Percent of Need Met Not reported
Average Award Not reported
Need-Based Gift Not reported
Need-Based Self-Help Not reported
Merit-Based Gift Not reported
Merit-Based Gift Not reported

●All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants 1,485 (90%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need 1,366 (92%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid 1,316 (96.3%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met Not reported
Average Percent of Need Met Not reported
Average Award Not reported
Need-Based Gift Not reported
Need-Based Self-Help Not reported
Merit-Based Gift Not reported
Merit-Based Gift Not reported

●Borrowing
2015 Graduates Who Took Out Loans Not reported
Average Indebtedness of 2015 Graduates Not reported

●Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans
Parents of Students Receiving Aid Not reported
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid Not reported

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS

●Loans
Federal Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans
State Loans Not reported
Other Loans Alternative loans

●Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
Non-Need–Based Available Academic scholarships, Athletic scholarships, State scholarships, ROTC scholarships

●Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest / Achievement Award Areas English, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Religion/Biblical Studies, Social Sciences, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education
Number of Awards Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Not reported
Creative Arts / Performance Award Areas Art/Fine Arts, Music, Performing Arts
Number of Awards Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Not reported
Special Achievements / Activities Award Areas Cheerleading/Drum Major
Number of Awards Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Not reported
Special Characteristics Award Areas Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, First-Generation College Students, International Students, Local/State Students, Religious Affiliation, Siblings of Current Students, Veterans, Veterans' Children
Number of Awards Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Not reported

●Employment
Work-Study Programs Federal work study available, other work study available
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment $2,125

ACADEMIC CALENDAR INFORMATION

Academic Calendar System Semester
Summer Session Offered
General Catalog/Bulletin Not reported

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION

●Undergraduate Majors
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
  • Language Interpretation and Translation
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • Mathematics Teacher Education
  • Mathematics, General
  • Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
  • Music Performance, General
  • Music Teacher Education
  • Music, General
  • Philosophy
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • Physical Sciences
  • Physics, General
  • Psychology, General
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Religious Education
  • Religious/Sacred Music
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
  • Social Studies Teacher Education
  • Sociology
  • Spanish Language and Literature
  • Speech Teacher Education
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
  • Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
  • Theology/Theological Studies
  • Youth Ministry
  • Accounting
  • Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
  • American Government and Politics (United States)
  • American/United States Studies/Civilization
  • Athletic Training/Trainer
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Biophysics
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
  • Chemistry, General
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Education, General
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • English Language and Literature, General
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • Environmental Biology
  • Finance, General
  • Graphic Communications, General
  • Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
  • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
  • History, General
  • Information Science/Studies
  • International Relations and Affairs
  • Journalism, Other
Most Popular Disciplines Not reported
Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs None
Special Programs Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Student-designed major, Teacher certification, Internships, Washington semester, Urban semester
Study Abroad Offered
Online Degrees Some online degree programs

CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

General Education/Core Curriculum Required
Computer Required
Foreign Language Not required
Math/Science Required for all students

FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION

Full-Time Faculty 74
Part-Time Faculty 80
Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Not reported
Regular Class Size
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size

ADVANCED PLACEMENT

International Baccalaureate Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing Available through AP examinations

ACADEMIC RESOURCES

●Libraries
Library Available on Campus Yes
Holdings 259,539

●Computing
Computer Ownership 1
Computers Available on Campus 1
Internet/E-mail Access Not reported

ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES

Remedial Instruction Offered
Tutoring Available
Services for Learning Disabled Students Available
Services for Physically Disabled Students Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION

●Master's Degrees Offered

Master of Science in Counseling Psychology, Master of Science, Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts, Master of Science in Management

●Master's Programs of Study
  • Nursing Education
  • Nursing and Healthcare Administration
  • Nursing--General
  • Psychology--General
  • Sports Management
  • Business Administration and Management--General
  • Counseling Psychology
  • Health Services Management and Hospital Administration
  • Marriage and Family Therapy

●Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

●Doctoral Programs of Study

Not reported

LOCATION AND SETTING

Bethany Population 19,563
Nearest Metropolitan Area Oklahoma City
Environment Large town
Campus Size 40 acres

●Weather
Temperature 25.2 average low in January, 87.3 average high in September
Rain 88 rainy days per year

●Getting Around
Campus Map Not reported
Nearest Airport 10 mile(s) from campus in Oklahoma City
Nearest Bus Station 10 mile(s) from campus in Oklahoma City
Nearest Train Station 10 mile(s) from campus in Oklahoma City

HOUSING

College Housing College offers housing to students
Types of Housing Women's dorms, men's dorms, married student apartments, single student apartments
Students in College Housing 84% of freshmen, 65% of all students
Housing Requirements Students required to live on campus through senior year
Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 35%
Off-Campus Housing Assistance Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available

SECURITY

24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices Available
24-Hour Security Patrols Not available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available

PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES

Health Service Offered
Personal Counseling Offered
Child Care Not offered

SPORTS AND RECREATION

●Intercollegiate Athletics
Athletic Conferences NCAA Division II
Mascot Crimson Storm
School Colors Crimson, white, and navy

●Intercollegiate Sports Offered
Sport Women Men
Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given
baseball √ √
basketball √ √ √ √
cheerleading √ √ √ √
cross-country running √ √ √ √
equestrian sports √ √
football √ √
golf √ √ √ √
soccer √ √ √ √
softball √ √
tennis √ √ √ √
track and field √ √ √ √
volleyball √ √
Women's Club Sports Not reported
Men's Club Sports Not reported

●Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports basketball, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, weight lifting

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Activities and Organizations choral groups, concert band, drama theatre, jazz band, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook
Sororities Not reported
Fraternities Not reported
ROTC Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus

STUDENT BODY

Coeducational Yes
All Undergraduates 1,647
Student Gender Distribution
Full-Time Undergraduates 1,598
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
International Students 4.4% from 32 countries
Average Age 24
All Graduate Students 2,259

UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION

First-Year Students Returning 66.7%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years 41.7%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years 47.7%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years 60%

AFTER GRADUATION

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Not reported
Average Starting Salary Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 21%
Disciplines Pursued