Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Southwest Baptist University is 99.55% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 32.27%. 370 men and 511 women applied to Southwest Baptist and 369 men and 508 women students were accepted.
Among them, 128 men and 155 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Southwest Baptist.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Southwest Baptist
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants88137051100
Admitted87736950800
Enrolled28312815500
Acceptance Rate 99.55%99.73%99.41%--
Yield 32.27%34.69%30.51%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 19 students (7% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 173 students (61%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Southwest Baptist.
The median SAT score is 1,000 with 470 SAT EBRW and 530 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 563 and the 25th percentile is 450. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 585 and 25th percentile is 478 .
The median ACT composite score is 21 with 75th percentile score of 25 and 25th percentile score of 19 at Southwest Baptist. The median ACT math score is 21 and the ACT English score is 21.
The SAT and ACT scores at Southwest Baptist University are relatively low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,159, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with larger programs).
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at Southwest Baptist
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total92810001148
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing450470563
SAT Math478530585
ACT Composite192125
ACT Math172125
ACT English172125
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2022-23, total 283 first-year students enrolled in Southwest Baptist. The proportion of full-time students is 94.35% and part-time students is 5.65%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 45.23% and women students is 54.77%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Southwest Baptist.
First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Southwest Baptist
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total28312815500
Full-time26712514200
Part-time1631300
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), SAT / ACT, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is reqired to be considered in admission process at Southwest Baptist. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Southwest Baptist University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Get Programs and Admission Information
Southwest Baptist Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramNot Considered
RecommendationsNot Considered
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTRequired
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayNot Considered
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $30 for undergraduate schools and $25 for graduate schools of Southwest Baptist University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Southwest Baptist.
Admission Information for Applying to Southwest Baptist
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$30
Graduate Application Fees$25
Admission Informationwww.sbuniv.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationwww.sbuniv.edu/admissions/apply.php
Calendar SystemSemester
Credits AcceptedDual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedAssociate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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