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Southwest Baptist University

Southwest Baptist University is a small, private institution located in Bolivar, mo. Founded in 1878, Southwest Baptist University offers undergraduate degrees in 63 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Private
Division 2
1,622 undergraduates
cost $28,320 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Southwest Baptist University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 99.7%
SAT score average 1084
ACT score average 22
Average high school GPA 3.55
Application fee $30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Southwest Baptist University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
10 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching
Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Other
Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Education, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Educational Administration and Supervision
Psychology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $28,320
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,952
Books & supplies $1,500
Other expenses $2,000
Cost of attendance* $40,772
Average financial aid package $24,856
Estimated cost $15,916 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $28,320
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,952
Books & supplies $1,500
Other expenses $2,000
Cost of attendance* $40,772
Average financial aid package $24,856
Estimated cost $15,916 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Southwest Baptist University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,622, with gender binary students split 38% male and 62% female.

Total enrollment

2,155

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
74%
African American %
5%
Hispanic American %
3%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
13%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Southwest Baptist University, students love their Enactus. Student athletes compete in Division 2 sports.

Campus info

map 1600 University Ave, Bolivar, MO 65613
phone 4173285281
address www.sbuniv.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Enactus

Student government association

Fellowship of christian athletes

Student missouri state teachers association

Psy chi

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Southwest Baptist University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Southwest Baptist University?

Southwest Baptist University is located in Bolivar, mo.

What is the acceptance rate at Southwest Baptist University? 

The acceptance rate for Southwest Baptist University is 100%.

What’s the average GPA for Southwest Baptist University?

The average high school GPA for Southwest Baptist University students was 3.55.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Southwest Baptist University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Southwest Baptist University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $163,088.

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