PURPOSEFULLY DIFFERENT
REFINING CHARACTER. CREATING CULTURE. SERVING CHRIST.
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Why Choose SNU?
Since 1899, Southern Nazarene University has been a private, nonprofit Christian university in Oklahoma, preparing students to lead lives of purpose through innovative servant leadership. Through service-oriented classrooms, a vibrant campus community, 17 NCAA Division II athletic programs, competitive internships, strong career preparation, and flexible online degree programs for working adults, SNU equips graduates to make a meaningful impact in their professions, churches, and communities. Located just 7 miles from downtown Oklahoma City, students enjoy a close-knit campus atmosphere while benefiting from the opportunities of one of the region's fastest-growing metropolitan areas. With more than 41 undergraduate degree programs and 25 graduate degrees, you'll experience the true integration of faith and learning, bringing the mind of Christ into every profession. Discover why students from Oklahoma and around the world choose Southern Nazarene University. We're Purposefully Different.
Spiritual Life
We care about your spiritual life. At Southern Nazarene University, you'll find an authentic Christian Community where students, faculty, and staff are encouraged and equipped to live out their faith in Christ. On campus, this may look like students serving on mission trips, leading worship in chapel services, and mentoring others in small group Bible studies, all while growing deeper in their relationship with Christ. For students attending classes online or in the evenings, applying a Biblical worldview to projects and weekly devotionals offers the opportunity to live out faith in practical ways. At SNU, faith-integrated learning is woven into every aspect of your education, preparing you to bring Christ into your daily life and future plans. Whether on campus or online, you’ll be part of a supportive community that fosters your spiritual and academic growth.
SNU Life
It feels like home. Whether you live on campus, commute, or attend online, it's our priority to create a place for you to connect and belong. If you're hanging out in the residence halls, having coffee with a friend or mentor at our campus coffee shop, laughing over lunch at the on-campus Chick-fil-A ®, participating in a small group or chapel worship, sharing life with your online cohort, serving in student leadership or attending a student event, we hope you are building relationships and creating memories. SNU fosters a purposefully different Christian atmosphere where each student is seen and valued. There's a place for you at SNU!