Campus & Student Life at Southern Nazarene University

Home to about 1,529 undergraduates in 2020, Southern Nazarene University is a small, private university located in Bethany, Oklahoma. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Southern Nazarene University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Southern Nazarene University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Southern Nazarene University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Southern Nazarene University is Affiliated With the Church of the Nazarene Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Church of the Nazarene faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Church of the Nazarene Colleges and Universities.

Southern Nazarene University Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Southern Nazarene University Disability Services.

Southern Nazarene University for the Military

While not a "service academy", Southern Nazarene University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Southern Nazarene University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Southern Nazarene University for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Southern Nazarene University

Southern Nazarene University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Southern Nazarene University

Southern Nazarene University has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,529 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,288 (84.2%). Part-time attendance was 241 (15.8%).

Southern Nazarene University is Ranked #355 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Southern Nazarene University receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Southern Nazarene University #355 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Southern Nazarene University by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Southern Nazarene University Diversity Guide.

Southern Nazarene University Competes in the NCAA

Southern Nazarene University has a total of 369 student athletes, 248 men and 121 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Southern Nazarene University Athletics