Southwest Baptist University

Bolivar, MO

Southwest Baptist University

Bolivar, MO

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Christian Life

Tuition & Fees

$30,320

not including housing and food

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undergraduateRatios

38%

male

62%

female

11

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

99%

acceptance rate

Accepted 877
Declined 4
Total Received 881
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Private

1,836

undergraduate students

550

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1878, Southwest Baptist University is a private, four-year, Baptist university that is known for its strong programs in education, business, and ministry. It is located on a 152-acre campus in Bolivar, Missouri—28 miles north of Springfield.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 2,386
Established in 1878
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Baptist

Social Networks

152-acre campus in Bolivar (population: 10,885), 28 miles from Springfield; branch campuses in Mountain View and Springfield. Major airport and bus serve Springfield; other major airport serves Kansas City (120 miles); train serves Warrensburg (75 miles).

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Southwest Baptist University
1600 University Avenue
Bolivar, MO
65613

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
65%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
88%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
23%
Top 1/4
48%
Top 1/2
80%
Bottom 1/2
20%
Bottom 1/4
5%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
563
25th
450
75th
585
25th
478
75th
25
25th
17
75th
25
25th
17
75th
25
25th
19

Admissions Facts

Application fee $30
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Not Selective

99%

acceptance rate

Accepted 877
Declined 4
Total Received 881

Admissions Factors

Required

Admission test scores
Secondary School Record
Secondary School GPA
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Completion of college-preparatory program
Recommendations

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Other
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$15,568

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $28,320
Housing $3,672
Food $5,280
Additional fees $2,000
Books & supplies $1,500
Total $40,772
Average Financial Aid - $15,568
Total with Avg. Aid $25,204

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 526-5859
F: 417 328-1514
bgamble@sbuniv.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

baseball, basketball, dodgeball, flag football, Frisbee golf, soccer, softball, racquetball, volleyball (indoor/sand), water basketball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Accounting and Related Services, Other yes
Art Teacher Education yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes
Bible/Biblical Studies yes
Biology Teacher Education yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business/Commerce, General yes yes
Chemistry Teacher Education yes
Chemistry, General yes
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist yes
Commercial and Advertising Art yes
Computer Science yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Education, General yes yes yes yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Finance, General yes
Financial Mathematics yes
General Studies yes
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other yes yes
History, General yes
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management yes
Hospitality Administration/Management, General yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes
Marketing, Other yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes
Missions/Missionary Studies yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Nursing Administration yes
Nursing Education yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes yes yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Religious Education yes
Religious/Sacred Music yes
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education yes
Social Science Teacher Education yes
Social Work yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Speech Teacher Education yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other yes yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Education
  2. Nursing
  3. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

2,386

total students

60%

in-state

40%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

77%

1,836
students

Female
62%
1,140

Male
38%
696

23%

550
students

Female
66%
363

Male
34%
187

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

66%

1,209
students

Female
59%
709

Male
41%
500

34%

627
students

Female
69%
431

Male
31%
196

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Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
4%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Hispanic/Latino
67%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
18%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Recommended of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Recommended of Some
Interview Recommended of Some
Standardized test scores Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of Some

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: September 3

Spring: February 4

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

94

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 16
Countries most often represented Australia
Brazil
Canada
Hungary
Spain
Venezuela
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
Special orientation

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