# Southern Nazarene University

> Southern Nazarene University is a private nonprofit university in Bethany, OK, with 1,455 students. In the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the average net price after grants was $15,955 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 46.5%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $59,257.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/southern-nazarene-university-2499
- Location: Bethany, OK, United States
- Setting: Large suburb
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Classification: Master's university
- Official website: https://snu.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 206862
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $32,750 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $32,750 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $15,955 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 52.5% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 46.5% |
| First-year retention rate | 72.9% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $59,257 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 1,455 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is Southern Nazarene University tuition?

Tuition at Southern Nazarene University is $32,750 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $15,955 a year.

### What is the average net price at Southern Nazarene University?

The average net price at Southern Nazarene University, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $15,955 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at Southern Nazarene University?

46.5% of first-time, full-time students at Southern Nazarene University graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What colleges are similar to Southern Nazarene University?

The closest matches are OBU, Mid-America Christian University, and Oklahoma Christian University, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/southern-nazarene-university-2499. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.