Southern Nazarene University Announces Record-Breaking Enrollment for Fall 2025

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Bethany, OK – Southern Nazarene University (SNU) is celebrating a historic milestone, marked by the largest student body in the university’s 127-year history. This fall, 2,267 students are enrolled across all programs. This marks record growth in both Traditional Undergraduate and Professional & Graduate Studies enrollment. 

Highlights of the Fall 2025 enrollment include:

• Record Professional & Graduate Studies enrollment: 1,214 students

• Largest freshman class in more than 40 years: 381 students

• Largest new student cohort in more than 20 years: 454 students

• Largest residential population in 15 years: 748 students

• Most traditional undergraduate students since 2019

These enrollment numbers reflect a growing interest in SNU’s Christ-centered mission, paired with its excellent range of academic programs for both traditional students and adult learners.

"We give thanks for the largest enrollment in SNU's history,” says Southern Nazarene University President Dr. Keith Newman. “This milestone is a testament to the hard work of a gifted and dedicated faculty and staff and to SNU's unwavering commitment to providing a transformative, purposefully different, faith-based education that equips the next generation of leaders to follow their calling and serve the world."

With this record-breaking enrollment, SNU looks forward to furthering its legacy of academic excellence, spiritual development, and community impact. 

About Southern Nazarene University
Southern Nazarene University, located in Bethany, Oklahoma, is a private Christian institution committed to shaping servant leaders since 1899. With more than 50 undergraduate and graduate programs offered on campus and online, SNU emphasizes accessibility, purpose-driven education, and holistic student support.