Southwest Baptist University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	1,014
Religious affiliation	Baptist
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	96%
Students retention rate	67%
On-time graduation rate	52%

Located in Bolivar, Missouri, Southwest Baptist University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 96% indicates that Southwest Baptist University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Southwest Baptist University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Southwest Baptist University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Southwest Baptist University is 67% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Missouri is 72%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Southwest Baptist University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

96.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$26,128

Cost of attendance at Southwest Baptist University in 2022 for students from Missouri.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average	$9,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$26,128

Cost of attendance at Southwest Baptist University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average	$19,257
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at Southwest Baptist University received on average $17,806 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$17,806

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	164	49%	$4,631	$759,427
Other Federal Grant	166	49%	$5,000	$830,077
State Grant/Scholarships	134	40%	$2,441	$327,063
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	273	81%	$17,220	$4,701,098
Total Grant & Scholarships	329	97%	$17,806	$5,858,238

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Southwest Baptist University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Southwest Baptist University students is 51.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 57.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 44.0%.

51.7%

asian 100.0% 2 students
African American 14.7% 5 students
white 56.0% 201 students
hispanic 42.9% 6 students
International Students 62.5% 5 students
Mixed Race 33.3% 3 students

Sport Conferences

Football Great Lakes Valley Conference
Baseball Great Lakes Valley Conference
Basketball Great Lakes Valley Conference
Track and Cross Country Great Lakes Valley Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Southwest Baptist University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Southwest Baptist University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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