For the academic year 2024-2025, Southwest Baptist's tuition & fees is $30,566 for first-year students. Compared to similar schools, its Southwest Baptist's tuition is somewhat high. The average tuition of the schools is $28,107.
The average tuition of similar schools to Southwest Baptist is higher than 4-year colleges' average, which is $25,541 in 2025.
Washington University in St Louis has the most expensive tuition & fees of $65,790 and Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,500 among the schools.
The average itemized cost for schools similar to Southwest Baptist is as follows:
The following table compares 2025 tuition, fees, and other colleges expenses between Southwest Baptist and similar schools to it. You can compare these schools on a variety of aspects at college comparison page.
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| Columbia CollegeColumbia, MO | $12,276 | $328 | $480 | $9,552 | $9,552 | ||
| Lindenwood UniversitySaint Charles, MO | $21,600 | $537 | $1,400 | $11,700 | $14,250 | ||
| Maryville University of Saint LouisSaint Louis, MO | $27,166 | $781 | - | $13,900 | $12,600 | ||
| Midwestern Baptist Theological SeminaryKansas City, MO | $11,530 | $434 | $994 | $9,971 | $14,062 | ||
| Missouri Baptist UniversitySaint Louis, MO | $33,122 | $1,139 | $1,298 | $15,134 | $10,039 | ||
| Park UniversityParkville, MO | $12,116 | $392 | $1,232 | $9,190 | $11,500 | ||
| Saint Louis UniversitySaint Louis, MO | $55,760 | $1,920 | $1,070 | $15,280 | $15,280 | ||
| Southwest Baptist UniversityBolivar, MO | $30,566 | $1,195 | $980 | $9,776 | $8,010 | ||
| Washington University in St LouisSt. Louis, MO | $65,790 | $2,688 | $1,304 | $21,854 | $21,854 | ||
| Webster UniversitySaint Louis, MO | $31,750 | $475 | $1,000 | $12,318 | $13,200 | ||
| Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended StudiesFayette, MO | $7,500 | $240 | $1,600 | - | $8,742 | ||
| Average | - | $28,107 | - | $921 | $1,136 | $12,868 | $12,644 |