Southern Nazarene University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition
$29,400
5% growth from 2023
2024 Average Net Price
$23,295
After Financial Aid
2024 Enrolled Students
2,198
74.8% Full-Time
2024 Graduation Rate
49.2%
145 Graduates

About

Southern Nazarene University is a higher education institution located in Oklahoma County, OK. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Southern Nazarene University were General Business Administration & Management (76 degrees awarded), Organizational Behavior Studies (55 degrees), and English & Language Arts Teacher Education (37 degrees).

In 2024, 599 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southern Nazarene University. 56.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (329 degrees), 3.58 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (92 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southern Nazarene University is $29,400, which is $4,112 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Southern Nazarene University is $29,400, which is $4,112 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,295.

In 2024, 83% of undergraduate students attending Southern Nazarene University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$29,400
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southern Nazarene University was $29,400. The cost of tuition at Southern Nazarene University is $4,112 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

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Average Net Price

$23,295
2024 Value
17.5%
1 Year Growth

In 2024 Southern Nazarene University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,295. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Southern Nazarene University grew by 17.5%.

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Other Student Expenses

$10,243
Room and Board
$1,540
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southern Nazarene University was of $10,243 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 14% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,540. The cost of books and supplies increased by 5.48% during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

83%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
60%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at Southern Nazarene University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.22% with respect to 2023, when 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Enrollment

Southern Nazarene University had a total enrollment of 2,198 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Southern Nazarene University is 1,645 students and the part-time enrollment is 553. This means that 74.8% of students enrolled at Southern Nazarene University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southern Nazarene University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50.5% White, 15.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.2% Black or African American, 8.83% Two or More Races, 4.78% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.46% Asian, and 0.637% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Southern Nazarene University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (26%), followed by White Male (23.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.5%), followed by White Male (15.9%) and Black or African American Female (14.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

74.8%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southern Nazarene University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,198 students. The full-time enrollment at Southern Nazarene University is 1,645 and the part-time enrollment is 553. This means that 74.8% of students enrolled at Southern Nazarene University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Retention Rate over Time

73%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Southern Nazarene University was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Southern Nazarene University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    1,109 enrolled students
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    336 enrolled students
  3. Black or African American
    334 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southern Nazarene University is 50.5% White, 15.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.2% Black or African American, 8.83% Two or More Races, 4.78% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.46% Asian, and 0.637% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 48.8% White, 18.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.7% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 21 students (0.955%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2024, 81 more women than men received degrees from Southern Nazarene University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southern Nazarene University is white (329 degrees awarded). There were 3.58 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (92 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Southern Nazarene University is General Business Administration & Management (76 degrees awarded), followed by Organizational Behavior Studies (55 degrees) and English & Language Arts Teacher Education (37 degrees).

In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southern Nazarene University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (38 degrees awarded), Education (150 degrees), and Human Sciences (25 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern Nazarene University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,669,876 people), Accountants & auditors (1,036,631 people), Other managers (815,389 people), Secondary school teachers (557,551 people), and Financial managers (544,069 people).

The most specialized majors at Southern Nazarene University in 2024 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (38 degrees awarded), Education (150 degrees), Human Sciences (25 degrees), Theology (7 degrees), and Business (219 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern Nazarene University are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Gaming services workers, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Southern Nazarene University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (38 degrees awarded), Education (150 degrees), Human Sciences (25 degrees), Theology (7 degrees), and Business (219 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern Nazarene University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,232,130 people), Computer Systems Design (606,380 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (581,843 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (507,058 people), and Banking & related activities (473,319 people).

The most specialized majors at Southern Nazarene University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (38 degrees awarded), Education (150 degrees), Human Sciences (25 degrees), Theology (7 degrees), and Business (219 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southern Nazarene University.
General Studies
Most Common (2024)
11 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Southern Nazarene University was General Studies with 11 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

259
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2024
340
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2024

In 2024, 259 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Nazarene University, which is 0.762 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (340).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 62 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Nazarene University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.09 times more than the 57 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 57 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Nazarene University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.919 times less than the 62 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

44%
100% Completion Time
55%
150% Completion Time

In 2024, 44% of students graduating from Southern Nazarene University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 55% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 56% within 200%.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    329 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    92 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    68 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southern Nazarene University is white (329 degrees awarded). There were 3.58 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (92 degrees).

0.835% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
  1. White Female
    198 degrees awarded
  2. White Male
    131 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American Male
    48 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southern Nazarene University is white female (198 degrees awarded). There were 1.51 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (131 degrees).

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Operations

Southern Nazarene University has an endowment valued at nearly $50M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 8.99M (18%) compared to the 9.96% average return (5.41M on 54.3M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Southern Nazarene University had a total salary expenditure of 55M. Southern Nazarene University employs 33 Assistant professors, 21 Associate professors and 16 Professors. Most academics at Southern Nazarene University are Female Assistant professor (20), Male Associate professor (17), and Female Professor (13).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern Nazarene University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 57 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 30 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 27 employees.

Endowment

$50M
2024 Endowment
12.1%
growth from 2023

Southern Nazarene University has an endowment valued at about $50M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Southern Nazarene University grew 12.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.31M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Salary Expenditure

$21.7M
2024 Salaries
0%
growth from 2023

In 2024, Southern Nazarene University paid a median of $21.7M in salaries, which represents 39.5% of their overall expenditure ($55M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

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Instructional Salaries

$5.02M
Instructional Salaries
70
Number of Employees

In 2024, Southern Nazarene University paid a total of $5.02M to 70 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.15M (2.91%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern Nazarene University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 57 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 30 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 27 employees.

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