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Southwest Baptist University

Private nonprofit, 4-year

1600 University Ave, Bolivar, MO 65613-2596

(800) 526-5859

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Quick Facts

1,339

Total Enrollment

100%

Acceptance Rate

51%

Graduation Rate

$38,855

Median Earnings (6yr)

$28,320

In-State Tuition

$21,082

Avg Net Price

10:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

1084

Avg SAT Score

About Southwest Baptist University

Institution Details

Type Private nonprofit, 4-year
Classification Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Size 1,000 - 4,999

Location

Address 1600 University Ave
City Bolivar, MO
ZIP Code 65613-2596
County Polk County

President/Chief Administrator: Dr. Richard J. Melson (President)

Programs & Degrees

Degree information not available.

Top Programs by Graduates

Health Professions 42%
Education 11%
Business 9%
Computer Science 6%
Psychology 6%
Liberal Arts 2%
Biology 2%
Protective Services 1%
Undergraduate Programs: Yes
Graduate Programs: Yes

Admissions

Enrollment Statistics

Total Enrollment 1,339

Student Demographics

Male 38%
Female 62%
White 76%
Black 7%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 1%

Test Score Ranges

Test 25th %ile Median 75th %ile
SAT Reading 500 530 600
SAT Math 460 510 600
ACT Composite 18 21 24

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

In-State Tuition $28,320
Out-of-State Tuition $28,320

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Aid 35%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:

$0 - $30,000 $22,672
$30,001 - $48,000 $18,056
$48,001 - $75,000 $20,785
$75,001 - $110,000 $21,889
$110,001+ $21,292

Earnings After Graduation

Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:

$38,855

6 Years After

$42,382

8 Years After

$43,112

10 Years After

Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):

25th percentile: $26,132  |  75th percentile: $56,137

Earnings by Family Income Background

$35,644

Low Income

$40,009

Middle Income

$44,387

High Income

Student Outcomes

66%

Full-Time Retention

57%

Part-Time Retention

51%

Graduation Rate