2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Southwest Baptist University is $28,320. For graduate programs, its 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $6,133.
The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $29,738 based on the tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $6,814.
2023-24 Tuition & Fees2024-25 Estimation
Undergraduate$28,320
Graduate$6,133
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Undergraduate$29,738
Graduate$6,814
The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at Southwest Baptist University is 99.55% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 32.27%. The median SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,000.
The average graduation rate is 43%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 2,386 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school).
The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $37,400. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse program shows the highest salary with $51,000 after graduating. Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.
2024 Southwest Baptist Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »99.55% Acceptance Rate / 32.27% Yield
Test Scores »1,000 SAT / 21 ACT
Graduation Rate »43%
Transfer-out Rate32%
Retention Rate67%(full-time), 28% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio9.09% (11 to 1)
Student Population »2,386 (1,836 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$15,568
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$37,400
Average Salary by Field of Study$27,900 - $51,000

Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services

Southwest Baptist University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Southwest Baptist
Online ClassUndergraduate, Graduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationYes
Study AbroadYes
Southwest Baptist provides several student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.
On-Campus Student Services at Southwest Baptist
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenNo
Library facilities at institutionVarious Library Facilities Provided

Campus Life

The following table illustrates the special characteristics of Southwest Baptist. Southwest Baptist University is religiously affiliated with Southern Baptist. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 913. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $4,890.
Southwest Baptist Special Characteristics
Religious AffiliationSouthern Baptist
Has HospitalNo
Offer Medical DegreeNo
Board/Meal PlanYes
Dormitory Capacity913

Southwest Baptist University Directory Information

Address1600 University Ave, Bolivar, MO 65613-2596
Phone800-526-5859
WEBSchool's Website
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Veterans TuitionVeterans Benefit Information
AthleticAthletic Team Information
Disability ServiceDisability Services
School Typefour-years, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie CategoryMaster's College and University (larger programs)
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree

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