Southern Nazarene University is a private Christian liberal arts university in Bethany, Oklahoma, founded in 1899 by the Church of the Nazarene. It offers 65+ undergraduate and graduate programs emphasizing faith-integrated learning. Students rave about small classes (11:1 ratio), caring professors, tight-knit faith community, NCAA Division II athletics, and vibrant campus spiritual life.

State

Oklahoma

Student Population

1,500

Acceptance Rate

95%

GPA Range

3.0-3.6

SAT Range

Not reported

Common Majors

Business Administration, Nursing, Education, Psychology

"Professors invest personally while campus offers chapel worship, mission trips, and small group Bible studies. We cheer Crimson Storm games, join clubs and societies, lead student government events, and serve on service projects that strengthen Christian community bonds."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$28,000

Conference

Great American Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

78-80

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

Southern Nazarene men’s golf averaged about 78–80 per player per round, with team totals often in the mid‑310s per 18 holes. The Crimson Storm posted several 70s and 80s, remained competitive in tightly packed Great American‑type events, and showed steady four‑man scoring balance.

Women's Team Notes

Southern Nazarene women’s golf averaged about 83 per player per round, with team totals often in the low‑330s per 18 holes. The squad turned in frequent 80s and 90s, fielded a developing roster, and gradually improved its low‑round performance across the season.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Derrick Taylor

Women's Coach

Derrick Taylor

Men's Email

dtaylor@mail.snu.edu

Women's Email

dtaylor@mail.snu.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Derrick Taylor enters his 15th season leading SNU men's golf, posting NCAA Super Regional appearances (2018-19) and All-GAC honors like Rhett Bechtel's PING All-Region nod. SNU alum and former Hulsey assistant (2006-09), he guides Storm through Skip Wagnon Invite and MSSU Fall Classic toward GAC Championships from Bethany base.

Women's Coach Bio

Derrick Taylor directs Southern Nazarene women's golf alongside men's program in GAC competition. Building on 15 years experience with consistent postseason pushes, he emphasizes development through Oklahoma-hosted events like Battle for the Belt, pursuing Central Region NCAA qualification from Bethany campus with GA support.

State

Student Population

Acceptance Rate

GPA Range

SAT Range

Common Majors

"Professors invest personally while campus offers chapel worship, mission trips, and small group Bible studies. We cheer Crimson Storm games, join clubs and societies, lead student government events, and serve on service projects that strengthen Christian community bonds."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Tuition (no scholarship)

Conference

Scholarships Available

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

Southern Nazarene men’s golf averaged about 78–80 per player per round, with team totals often in the mid‑310s per 18 holes. The Crimson Storm posted several 70s and 80s, remained competitive in tightly packed Great American‑type events, and showed steady four‑man scoring balance.

Women's Team Notes

Southern Nazarene women’s golf averaged about 83 per player per round, with team totals often in the low‑330s per 18 holes. The squad turned in frequent 80s and 90s, fielded a developing roster, and gradually improved its low‑round performance across the season.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Women's Coach

Men's Email

Women's Email

Men's Coach Bio

Women's Coach Bio

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