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Southern Nazarene University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT Range17 to 24

Average GPA3.30

Acceptance Rate100%

With a 100% acceptance rate, Southern Nazarene is broadly accessible, so use the numbers to set yourself up well rather than to worry about admission. Since ACT scores are still common here, with 81% submitting, a 24 or higher is a practical target if you want your testing to be a strength.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Southern Nazarene University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Southern Nazarene University enrolls 1,473 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. Southern Nazarene has a 73% freshman retention rate, slightly above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 49% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Location

Bethany, OK

Undergrad Enrollment1,473

Freshman Retention73%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio15:1

Graduation Rate49%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Southern Nazarene University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

August 15

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to test-optional Southern Nazarene, aim to take your first test by the spring of junior year and use the summer before senior year for a retake. Because the Regular Decision deadline is August 15, no fall senior-year retake is likely to arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

Southern Nazarene is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $31,190, and students should submit the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

Tuition and Fees$31,190

Room and Board$8,800

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

At Southern Nazarene University, tuition, fees, room and board total about $39,990 before books, personal expenses, and any financial aid are included. Because it is a private not-for-profit institution, the amount students actually pay can vary based on institutional scholarships, grants, and financial need. Families should compare the listed price with their estimated net price after aid when planning.