Southern Nazarene University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$26,040

3.58% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$20,535

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.22%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

2,159

78.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

48.2%

137 Graduates

About

Southern Nazarene University is a higher education institution located in Oklahoma County, OK. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Southern Nazarene University were General Business Administration & Management (93 degrees awarded), Organizational Behavior Studies (73 degrees), and Registered Nursing (50 degrees).

In 2021, 662 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southern Nazarene University. 52.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (420 degrees), 5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (84 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southern Nazarene University is $26,040, which is $2,856 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Masters Colleges and Universities

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Southern Nazarene University is $26,040, which is $2,856 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,535.

In 2021, 81% of undergraduate students attending Southern Nazarene University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$26,040

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Southern Nazarene University was $26,040. The cost of tuition at Southern Nazarene University is $2,856 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Southern Nazarene University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$20,535

2021 Value

0.668%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Southern Nazarene University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,535. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Southern Nazarene University grew by 0.668%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southern Nazarene University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,650

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southern Nazarene University was of $10,650 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.58% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies increased by 25% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Southern Nazarene University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

60%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

81% of undergraduate students at Southern Nazarene University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 6.9% with respect to 2020, when 87% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southern Nazarene University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.22%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Southern Nazarene University was 1.22%, which represents 9 out of the 740 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Southern Nazarene University had a total enrollment of 2,159 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Southern Nazarene University is 1,692 students and the part-time enrollment is 467. This means that 78.4% of students enrolled at Southern Nazarene University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southern Nazarene University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 54.6% White, 17.3% Black or African American, 13.2% Hispanic or Latino, 5.74% Two or More Races, 5.51% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.81% Asian, and 0.417% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Southern Nazarene University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.3%), followed by White Male (24.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.44%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.8%), followed by White Male (21.1%) and Black or African American Female (13%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

78.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southern Nazarene University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,159 students. The full-time enrollment at Southern Nazarene University is 1,692 and the part-time enrollment is 467. This means that 78.4% of students enrolled at Southern Nazarene University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Southern Nazarene University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

66%

2021 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 66%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Southern Nazarene University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Southern Nazarene University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,179 enrolled students
Black or African American
373 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
285 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southern Nazarene University is 54.6% White, 17.3% Black or African American, 13.2% Hispanic or Latino, 5.74% Two or More Races, 5.51% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.81% Asian, and 0.417% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 36 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 (420 degrees awarded). There were 5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (84 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Southern Nazarene University is General Business Administration & Management (93 degrees awarded), followed by Organizational Behavior Studies (73 degrees) and Registered Nursing (50 degrees).

In 2021, 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 Communication Technologies (10 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (43 degrees), and Human Sciences (30 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 (1,793,162 people), Accountants & auditors (1,048,000 people), Other managers (718,276 people), Financial managers (478,755 people), and Secondary school teachers (470,475 people).

The most specialized majors at Southern Nazarene University in 2021 are Communication Technologies (10 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (43 degrees), Human Sciences (30 degrees), Business (277 degrees), and EDUCATION. (96 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Nurse anesthetists, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at Southern Nazarene University are Communication Technologies (10 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (43 degrees), Human Sciences (30 degrees), Business (277 degrees), and EDUCATION. (96 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (3,142,620 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (527,002 people), Banking & related activities (491,947 people), Computer Systems Design (489,665 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (442,507 people).

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.

Most Common (2020)

General Business Administration & Management
111 degrees awarded
Organizational Behavior Studies
109 degrees awarded
General Human Development & Family Studies
43 degrees awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Southern Nazarene University was General Business Administration & Management with 111 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Southern Nazarene University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

313

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

349

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 313 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Nazarene University, which is 0.897 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (349).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Southern Nazarene University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 76 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Nazarene University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1 times approximately the same the 76 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 76 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Nazarene University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1 times approximately the same the 76 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

54%

100% Completion Time

55%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 54% 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%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Southern Nazarene University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.19% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
420 degrees awarded
Black or African American
84 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
77 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southern Nazarene University is white (420 degrees awarded). There were 5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (84 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
211 degrees awarded
White Male
209 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
49 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southern Nazarene University is white female (211 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (209 degrees).

Operations

Southern Nazarene University has an endowment valued at nearly $51.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 14.3M (27.9%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Southern Nazarene University had a total salary expenditure of 48.1M. Southern Nazarene University employs 28 Assistant professors, 25 Professors and 18 Associate professors. Most academics at Southern Nazarene University are Female Professor (15), Female Assistant professor (15), and Male Assistant 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 49 employees, Management, with 36 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 33 employees.

Endowment

$51.3M

2021 Endowment

48.7%

growth from 2020

Southern Nazarene University has an endowment valued at about $51.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Southern Nazarene University grew 48.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $882k higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Southern Nazarene University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$19.6M

2021 Salaries

2.59%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Southern Nazarene University paid a median of $19.6M in salaries, which represents 40.6% of their overall expenditure ($48.1M) and a 2.59% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.5M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Southern Nazarene University paid a total of $4.5M to 71 employees working as instructors, which represents 23% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

28 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

49 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southern Nazarene University were Assistant professor with 28 employees, Professor with 25 employees, and Associate professor with 18 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern Nazarene University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 49 employees, Management with 36 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 33 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southern Nazarene University was Female Professor with 15 employees, Female Assistant professor with 15 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 13 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Southern Nazarene University.