Founded in 1899, Southern Nazarene University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Bethany (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Oklahoma. This institution also has a branch campus in Oklahoma City. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Southern Nazarene University (SNU) is a small coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Evangelical religion. Southern Nazarene University (SNU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. SNU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.