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Southwest Baptist University

Bolivar, Missouri 65613-2596

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Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Southwest Baptist University is a private institution in Bolivar with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1084, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.3K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

51% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $43,112 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,082.

Established
1878
Type
Private university
Conference
NCAA Division II Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC)
Division
Division II

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100%Acceptance
1084SAT Avg
1,339Students
10:1Student:Faculty
51%Grad Rate
$43,112Earnings 10yr
$21,082Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Southwest Baptist University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate99.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1084

Reading & WritingMid: 540
500600
MathMid: 565
460600

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
1824

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

99.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1084

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$28,320
Room & Board$8,952
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$38,035
Average Net Price$21,082
Median Debt at Graduation$20,957
Monthly Payment (10yr)$222

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$22,672
$30–48K$18,056
$48–75K$20,785
$75–110K$21,889
$110K+$21,292

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$21,082

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

52.9%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (63)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,339
Gender Split
62% / 38%
Women / Men
First Generation
35%
Pell Grant Recipients
35%

Race & Ethnicity

White 76%
Black 7%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate51.2%
Freshman Retention66.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$38,855
8 Years$42,382
10 Years$43,112

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$32,300
Men
$46,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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