Southern Nazarene University was founded in 1899 by the Church of the Nazarene. The university was originally located in Bethany, Oklahoma, and was known as the Bethany-Peniel College. It was established to provide a liberal arts education to students from all walks of life. Over the years, Southern Nazarene University has grown and expanded its offerings to include over forty undergraduate and graduate programs. In 1972, SNU moved from its original location in Bethany to its current location in Bethany, Oklahoma. Since then, SNU has become an accredited member of The Higher Learning Commission and is now home to more than 3,000 students each year. SNU strives to provide students with an excellent educational experience while upholding their commitment to Christian values and service-oriented mission. The university offers numerous opportunities for student involvement through clubs, organizations, campus ministries and academic programs that foster intellectual growth and spiritual development. Students can also take advantage of various scholarship opportunities such as those offered by The Church of the Nazarene’s World Mission Scholarship Program or through the university’s own scholarship program which provides financial aid for qualified students who demonstrate financial need. Check etaizhou for information about GMAT.

Southern Nazarene University, as one of the top colleges ranked by major educational institutions, has impressed us by its high selectivity and student friendly application process during admissions. The following tables detail 2018 class profile, including total applications received, average high school GPA, SAT scores/ACT scores, and acceptance rates of Southern Nazarene University. To learn more about GPA, SAT and ACT scores information, please follow the links below. If you want to find even more about Southern Nazarene University, such as tuition fees and scholarships, you can click the link after tables to visit the school’s official website.

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Admissions Stats

Southern Nazarene University is a private Christian university located in Bethany, Oklahoma. Founded in 1899, the university has grown to become one of the most respected universities in the region. According to U.S. News & World Report, SNU is ranked #145 among all national universities and #58 among regional universities (south). The total enrollment for the 2019-2020 academic year was 2,844 students with a student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1. Additionally, nearly 80% of classes have fewer than 20 students.

The majority of SNU’s student body comes from Oklahoma with more than 78% being from the state and 64% being from within 50 miles of campus. Nearly 55% of students are male and 45% are female which creates a strong gender balance on campus. The average GPA for incoming freshmen is 3.4 and SAT scores range from 1020-1210 with an average of 1130 for accepted applicants. The acceptance rate for SNU is 81%, making it moderately selective compared to other nationally ranked universities. In addition to academics, SNU also values extracurricular activities such as sports or community service as part of its admission process. To this end, nearly 60% of admitted students have participated in competitive athletics or community service programs during their high school years.

Fall 2022 Selectivity

Selectivity	selective
Fall 2022 acceptance rate	98%
Early decision acceptance rate	N/A
Early action acceptance rate	N/A
Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students)	98%

Fall 2022 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments

Applicants	497
Female applicants	N/A
Male applicants	N/A
Applicants accepted	488
Female applicants accepted	N/A
Male applicants accepted	N/A
Freshman enrollment	279
Female freshman enrollment	121
Male freshman enrollment	158
Early decision applicants	N/A
Early decision applicants accepted	N/A
Early decision applicants enrolled	N/A
Early action applicants	N/A
Early action applicants accepted	N/A
Early action applicants enrolled	N/A
Total enrolled incoming freshmen who were accepted under early acceptance or early action	N/A

Fall 2022 Wait List

School has a wait list	No
Applicants placed on wait list	N/A
Students accepting place on wait list	N/A
Students accepted from wait list	N/A

Fall 2022 High School Rank

Freshman students submitting high school class standing

88%

Fall 2022 High School GPA

Freshman students submitting high school GPA	99%
Average high school GPA	3.3
High school GPA 25th-75th percentile range	3-3.8

Fall 2022 Freshman SAT Scores

Freshman students submitting SAT scores	N/A
SAT Critical Reading average score	N/A
SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range	N/A
SAT Critical Reading score breakdown	N/A
SAT Math average score	N/A
SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range:	N/A
SAT Math score breakdown	N/A
SAT Writing average score	N/A
SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range	N/A
SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range	N/A

Fall 2022 Freshman ACT Scores

Freshman students submitting ACT scores	88%
Average ACT Composite score	22
ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range	18-25
ACT English 25th-75th percentile range	N/A
ACT English score breakdown	N/A
ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range	N/A
ACT Math score breakdown	N/A