These commitments translate into a supportive, caring environment where close friendships develop and where students and faculty can grow together in Christian community. Students are exposed to a variety of speakers, encouraged to expand their worldview, driven to be their best and challenged by the implications of the Christian faith. To provide students with a variety of avenues of service, SNU sponsors many volunteer service programs. Student organizations, academic clubs, honor societies and various ministry groups engage in service projects in the local community as well as around the world. Graduates are also challenged to serve one year in voluntary Christian service before beginning their professional careers.
Students quickly come to know their university as a place where service to others is a priority.
This is based in large measure on significant support through generous investments made by alumni and friends, sponsoring churches and members of the community. These contributions, along with a growing endowment of nearly million, help make up the difference between what students pay in tuition and what it really costs to educate them. Currently, more than 80 percent of student receive some form of additional financial assistance. The average package is approximately ,000 per year.