Southern Nazarene University


6729 NW 39th Expressway
Bethany, OK 73008-2605


Located in Bethany, Oklahoma, Southern Nazarene University is a private liberal arts university affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene. Established in 1899, the Oklahoma university sits on a 40-acre campus and enrolls over 2,200 students. The community at Southern Nazarene University is strong in faith and encourages excellence in service, community, athletics and academics.

Southern Nazarene University offers diverse academic programs to students. Many of these programs have been nationally recognized. The Oklahoma university offers over 70 undergraduate concentrations and four graduate degrees in seven areas of study. Academic programs are also available for working adults who want to earn a bachelor's degree.

Southern Nazarene University boasts having one of the most affordable tuition plans for a private university. Around 85 percent of its students are awarded some type of financial aid. The Oklahoma university gets significant support and investments from alumni, sponsoring churches and community members.

Quick Facts

  • Southern Nazarene University is located on the Western edge of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

  • The adult studies program at Southern Nazarene University started in 1985 with 20 students a week. Today, it has close to 1,000 students a week. Academic concentrations include organizational leadership, family studies and gerontology, network management and RN/BS program

  • Southern Nazarene University has more than 25,000 alumni located throughout the world.

  • Southern Nazarene University is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. Programs include basketball, cross-country, golf, football, track, tennis and soccer.

  • This school profile has been compiled and updated by The CollegeBound Network. The school is not affiliated with The CollegeBound Network and shall not be considered a sponsor of this program.
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