Bolivar, MO

Southwest Baptist University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Southwest Baptist University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Bolivar, MO.
It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification.
Southwest Baptist University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

68% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 1,275 applied, 872 accepted, and 299 enrolled in Southwest Baptist.
137 men and 156 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,050 SAT, 21 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,050 and ACT score is 21. The SAT score of 1050 is average, 41 to 50 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total81010501210
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing430520610
Math380530600
ACT Score
Composite172126
Math162125
English162126
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $30,566 for undergraduate programs and $7,956 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 7.93% compared to last year at Southwest Baptist University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

1,337 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $16,550.
For freshmen, 263 students (99%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $18,334.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 2,199 students enrolled Southwest Baptist in 2025.
By gender, 866 men and 1,333 women students are enrolled.
There are 1,710 undergraduate and 489 graduate students.
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81 Major Programs

  • 3 programs through online
  • 14 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Southwest Baptist is 55%.
The retention rate is 65% for full-time and 65% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
55%
Retention Rate
65%
Students to Faculty Ratio
10 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 298 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Southwest Baptist and the average faculty salary is $54,266. The studetns to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.
There are 474 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $53,741.
Number of Faculties
298
Average Faculty Salary
$54,266
Number of Staffs
474
Average Staff Salary
$53,741

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries
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