For the academic year 2023, Southern Nazarene University saw a total enrollment of 2,239 students including 1,618 undergraduate and 621 graduates. Students are offered admissions in more than 50 undergraduate programs by various Associate degrees, majors, minors, and 5 graduate programs.
Southern Nazarene University is a private, liberal arts university committed to student excellence through their higher education in a Christ-centered community. The university has a semester based academic calendar. Students willing to study at Southern Nazarene University need to submit all the required official documents, minimum score of 61 and 79 scores in TOEFL iBT for UG and PG respectively, and prepare for an interview.
Due to COVID-19, submission of the scores of ACT or SAT are made optional for admission to SNU. However, applicants with GPA of 2.75 or lower may be asked to submit an ACT or SAT score or other requirement for admission consideration.
Highlights
| Application Portal | Online portal |
| Application Fee (non-refundable) | USD 150 |
| Acceptance rate | 82% |
| Average SAT score | 930 |
| Average ACT score | 18 |
| Mode of Payment | Debit/Credit |
| Academic Calendar | Semester Based |
| Intake Seasons | Fall/Spring |
| Work Experience | Not Required |
| Financial Aid | Available |
| Admission Helpdesk |
405-789-6400 |
Admission Deadlines
International students willing to study in the US are requested to submit their applications prior to the deadlines for them to be considered for admission. The University does not entertain late applications. Here are the deadlines for the enrollment seasons:
| Term/Semester | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate applicants | |
| Fall | August 6 |
| Spring | November 1 |
| Graduate applicants | |
| Fall | August 15 |
| Spring | October 15 |
| International applicants | |
| Spring | November 31 |
International Student Admission Process
Southern Nazarene University accepts the application form of international students devoted to earn a bachelor’s degree/ master’s degree/ doctoral degree in a Christian Community. International students are required to submit all the necessary information before the semester.
Application Portal: University’s Portal
Admission Requirements:
- Completed application form.
- A copy of the SAT/ACT test scores is required if given. It isn't compulsory.
- Official scores of IELTS, TOEFL are required.
- Verification of Certificate of Finance needs to be submitted indicating how the student’s fee and living expenses will be incurred. The certificate should be signed by the Financial Sponsor.
- An official transcript of secondary education and all the professions that the applicant has attended.
- Statement of Understanding should be submitted by signing it.
- A copy of the passport page for identification.
- A financial statement of support indicating that the applicant can afford tuition fees and living expenses while enrolled in the college. This includes both the sponsor’s bank statement and the Certificate of Financial Resources signed by the financial sponsor.
- It is mandatory that all international students provide a copy of approved medical and accident insurance coverage to the Student Health Center prior to attending classes at SNU.
English Proficiency Test Score for International Students
| Test | UG score required | PG score required |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL-iBT | 61 | 79 |
| IELTS | 6.0 | 7.0 |
Visa Process for International Students
Students need to take a student visa to study in the US from the American Embassy located in their country.
- The applicant must have the documents of financial solvency.
- The applicant will get the mail of I-20, they are required to complete the D-160.
- The interview date will be given for F-1 VISA, which is a student VISA.
- The fee for the DS-60 is $160.
- The applicants also have to pay the I-901 fee which is $200.
- After completing the above process, the students will be issued an F-1 VISA.
Southern Nazarene University Undergraduate Admissions
Southern Nazarene University offers UG courses such as Mass Communication, Accounting, Politics, Social Studies, Marketing, etc. The student who is seeking admission must have a high school degree and have to submit the original transcript. The students are required to submit the official SAT/ ACT score report.
Application Portal: Online Application portal
Application Fee: USD 150
Admission Requirements:
- SAT/ACT scores
- High school degree
- Original transcript
- Interview
- Letter of recommendation
Southern Nazarene University Graduate Admission
The Southern Nazarene University provides PG courses through six disciplines. Applicants can apply through university’s online portal with an acceptance fee of USD 150. Tabulated below are of the requirements of some courses offered by the Southern Nazarene University.
| Requirements | Master in business Administration | Master of Arts in theology | Doctoral of Education in admission and leadership | Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Master of Arts in the administration of Special Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transcript | Required | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| GMAT/GRE | GRE required | Not Required | Not required | Not Required | Not Required |
| Statement of Purpose | Required | Not Required | Required | Not Required | Required |
| Work Experience | Not Required | Not Required | Not Required | Not Required | Not Required |
| Professional CV/Resume | Required | Not Required | Required | Not Required | Not Required |
| Letter of Recommendation | 3 letters | 3 letters | 2 letterS | Not Required | 3 letters |
| Admission Interview | Required | Not Required | Required | Not Required | Not Required |
After you submit your application and all materials, you will be contacted about your acceptance and how to enroll. Students who do not meet GPA requirements may earn provisional acceptance..International student fee of $200 to be paid to assist in processing international documents. Processing of I-20s can take about 2 weeks (on average) AFTER all necessary documentation has been received. Any fraudulent documentation submitted will result in immediate denial.
FAQs
Ques. Are there any summer programs available?
Ans. Yes, the university offers summer programs also for those students who don’t leave the campus all semester.
Ques. Is it necessary to complete the prerequisite courses?
Ans. Yes, the courses must be completed by the end of the Spring semester for admission.
Ques. If I am enrolling myself again for the admission, Is it necessary to submit the transcript again?
Ans. yes, If you are enrolling yourself again then it is necessary to submit the transcript again, submit the application fee, and all the other required material.
Ques. What is the minimum GPA for the undergraduates to transfer students from the regional institute?
Ans. A minimum of 2.00 or above GPA is needed in the last semester to get the admission in the university. If the GPA is less than the requirement then the university won’t take the application into consideration.
Ques. Does the reinstatement after the academic suspension require readmission?
Ans. Yes, it requires the readmission from the office of academic affairs and also the completion of an academic recovery plan. A warning will be given for reinstatement to the student.
Ques. Does the GRE is required for admission to this university?
Ans. GRE exam is not required for admission but other standardized exams are required for admission such as SAT/ACT/TOEFL/IELTS. Different examinations are required for different courses, you can check on the official website.
