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
100%Acceptance
1084SAT Avg
1,339Students
10:1Student:Faculty
51%Grad Rate
$43,112Earnings 10yr
$21,082Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate99.7%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1084
Reading & WritingMid: 540
500600
MathMid: 565
460600
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 22
1824
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
Programs (63)
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
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia