Higher Learning Commission

hlc 2012 search

Find Accredited Institutions arrow

AQIP Participating Institutions - 06/18/2013



The colleges and universities accredited through the Commission's Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) demonstrate their commitment to continuous quality improvement through creative innovation. To encourage networking and promote the sharing of ideas and approaches, AQIP institutions are asked to provide a link to their "Quality Web Site," the virtual home of their quality program.


Information provided on the Statement of Affiliation Status reflects the most recent actions of the Commission. The Commission has a multi-level decision process. Any institutional changes that are currently under review are not made public until final action has been taken.

**During the transition to the new Pathways model for reaffirmation of accreditation, some scheduled events are not displayed on this version of the Statement of Affiliation Status. Institutions can refer to the transition maps in the Open and Standard Pathways booklets for the timing of reviews. Institutions that have questions about other scheduled events should contact their HLC staff liaison.**

Southern Nazarene University


6729 NW 39th Expressway
Bethany, OK 73008
(405) 491-6300 (Main Phone)

www.SNU.EDU

Statement of Affiliation Status Click here for definitions...


Chief Executive Officer: Dr. Loren P. Gresham, President
Name change notes: Bethany Nazarene College to Southern Nazarene University (1986)
HLC Institution ID: 1615
Current Accreditation Status: Accredited
Accreditation Date(s): (1956- .)


Summary of Commission Review


Last Reaffirmation of Accreditation: 2009 - 2010
Next Reaffirmation of Accreditation: 2019 - 2020

Last Date of Information Change: 09/04/2012

Control: Private NFP
Degrees Awarded (details below): Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's


Stipulations on Affiliation Status:

None
Approval of New Degree Locations:
The Commission's Expedited Desk Review Program is only available for offering existing degree programs at new locations within the state, within Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana. If the University seeks to offer courses and programs in Texas, Arkansas, or Louisiana, it will provide the Commission evidence of state authorization.
Approval of Distance and Correspondence Courses and Programs:
The institution has been approved under Commission policy to offer up to 5% of its total degree programs through distance education. The processes for expanding distance education are defined in other Commission documents.


Organizational Profile Click here for definitions...

Enrollment Headcount (last updated: 05/07/2013)
  Full-Time                       Part-Time
Undergraduate: 1643   59
Graduate: 479   3
Dual enrollment (high school) programs:   0  



Degree Programs (last updated: 05/07/2013)
  Programs Offered   Degrees Awarded in Last Reported Year
Associate Degrees 2   11
Bachelors Degrees 73   509
Masters Degrees 11   239
Specialist Degrees 0   0
Doctoral Degrees 0   0
 
Certificate Programs (last updated: 05/07/2013)
  Programs Offered   Certificates Awarded in Last Reported Year
Certificates 0   0


Off-Campus Activities (last updated: 05/07/2013)

In-State:   Campuses:   None
         
    Additional Locations:   Del City (Del City) ; Poteau (Kiamichi Technology Campus) ; Tulsa (Southern Nazarene University)
         
Out-of-State:   Campuses:   None
         
    Additional Locations:   None
         
Out-of-U.S.:   Campuses:   None
         
    Additional Locations:   None