Southwest Baptist University — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

99.7%

Acceptance Rate

1,339

Undergrads

$21,082

Net Price / Year

51.2%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About Southwest Baptist University

Southwest Baptist University is a private non-profit 4-year institution located in Bolivar, MO. The school enrolls approximately 2,199 students. With an acceptance rate of 99.7%, it admits most applicants.

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Enrollment

Total Students 2,199

Men 866

Women 1,333

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 35.1%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 65%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

National Association of Schools of... Higher Learning Commission Higher Learning Commission Higher Learning Commission Joint Review Committee on Education... Missouri State Board of Nursing

Admissions Data

99.7%

Acceptance Rate

1,275

Applications

299

Enrolled

Test Score Ranges (25th–75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing

430

610

SAT Math

380

600

ACT Composite

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	1,275	872	299	68.4%
2022	881	877	283	99.5%
2020	1,542	1,131	356	73.3%
2018	2,064	1,453	453	70.4%
2016	1,820	1,632	457	89.7%

Costs & Financial Aid

$21,082

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

35.1%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

51.2%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

50 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	136	N/A	N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.	75	N/A	N/A
Education, General.	73	N/A	N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	56	N/A	N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.	50	N/A	N/A
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.	36	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	33	N/A	N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.	21	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	19	N/A	N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.	18	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.	17	N/A	N/A
Social Work.	15	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	15	N/A	N/A
Education, General.	13	N/A	N/A
Computer Science.	11	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	10	N/A	N/A
Marketing.	9	N/A	N/A
Mathematics.	9	N/A	N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.	9	N/A	N/A
Communication and Media Studies.	8	N/A	N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.	8	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	7	N/A	N/A
Religious Education.	7	N/A	N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.	7	N/A	N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	6	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	6	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.	6	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	6	N/A	N/A
History.	6	N/A	N/A
Hospitality Administration/Management.	6	N/A	N/A
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.	6	N/A	N/A
International Business.	5	N/A	N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.	5	N/A	N/A
Theological and Ministerial Studies.	4	N/A	N/A
Bible/Biblical Studies.	3	N/A	N/A
Education, General.	3	N/A	N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.	3	N/A	N/A
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology.	3	N/A	N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.	3	N/A	N/A
Design and Applied Arts.	3	N/A	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.	3	N/A	N/A
Business/Commerce, General.	3	N/A	N/A
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.	2	N/A	N/A
Music.	2	N/A	N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.	2	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	2	N/A	N/A
Business/Commerce, General.	1	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other.	1	N/A	N/A
Religious/Sacred Music.	1	N/A	N/A
Sociology.	1	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$8,952,933

Total Athletics Expenses

$8,952,933

Total Athletics Revenue

430

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Football	Men	118	$1,692,502	$1,692,502	N/A
Basketball	Coed	34	$1,137,738	$1,137,738	N/A
Soccer	Coed	73	$683,032	$683,032	N/A
Baseball	Men	43	$406,326	$406,326	N/A
Softball	Women	24	$356,766	$356,766	N/A
Tennis	Coed	18	$332,676	$332,676	N/A
Track and Field (Indoor)	Coed	75	$318,928	$318,928	N/A
Track and Field (Outdoor)	Coed	80	$318,928	$318,928	N/A
Cross Country	Coed	44	$318,928	$318,928	N/A
Volleyball	Women	23	$288,782	$288,782	N/A
Beach Volleyball	Women	22	$144,391	$144,391	N/A
Other Sports	Women	10	$120,877	$120,877	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Motor Vehicle Theft	6
Burglary	4
Robbery	2
Rape	1