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Southwest Baptist University

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Rating

Private

Type

3,803

Students

$23,600

Tuition

71%

Acceptance

#1722

Ranking

Distant Town

Campus Setting

Bolivar, MO

1600 University Ave, Bolivar, MO 65613-2596

Southwest Baptist University is a small private institution located in Bolivar, MO ranked 40th in Missouri. It has a total of 2,907 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting 70.86% of applicants. Southwest Baptist University offers 67 different majors and is best known for its Science Teacher Education and Organizational Communication programs, which are respectively ranked 22nd and 35th in the nation. With an annual tuition of $23,600 per year, Southwest Baptist University is somewhat moderately high-priced. 43.73% of students graduate starting the next chapter of their lives, joining the labor force. After college, alumni go on to take in close to $33,700 per year, which is 19% below the national median.
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Cost

$24,578
Above Average

Southwest Baptist University

$24,578

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$35,898

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$21,710

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

71%Acceptance
Less Selective

Southwest Baptist University

71%

National

69%
Sat

890 - 1165

13% of students submit

Admissions Yield

31%

ACT

17 - 25

85% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$30

Students

2,907Undergrads
Small Student Population

Full-Time

97%

Part-Time

3%
Male

36%

In-state

83%

Female

64%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

17%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
15% Education, General13% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse9% Business Administration and Management, General63% Others

15% Education, General

13% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

9% Business Administration and Management, General

63% Others

Education, General

15%

79 Graduates

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

13%

69 Graduates

Business Administration and Management, General

9%

49 Graduates

Educational Leadership and Administration, General

8%

44 Graduates

Elementary Education and Teaching

8%

41 Graduates

Psychology, General

5%

27 Graduates

Kinesiology and Exercise Science

4%

21 Graduates

Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other

3%

15 Graduates

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

3%

14 Graduates

Academics

C-
Professors
StudentsProfessors12:112:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

12

Number of Library Books

110,387

Academic Spend per Student

$7,885

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

68%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$28,600/Year

Southwest Baptist University

$28,600

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$28,600

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$33,700

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

43%