Southwest Baptist University

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Bolivar, MO
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#6 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

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Overview

Enrollment

2,199

Location Bolivar, Missouri
Website sbuniv.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Town
Religious Affiliation Southern Baptist

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Southwest Baptist University, located in the rural community of Bolivar, Missouri, approximately 25 miles north of Springfield, operates as a private Baptist institution established in 1878. The 152-acre main campus features traditional red-brick academic buildings and modern residential facilities, where most undergraduate students reside in campus housing. The university maintains its liberal arts foundation while offering specialized programs in nursing, education, and business, along with pre-professional tracks in medicine and physical therapy. SBU competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Bearcats, participating in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, with notable programs in men's and women's basketball.

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Ratings

Southwest Baptist University is rated within the top 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

6 out of 10
Resources

7 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

5 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Southwest Baptist University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Moderate

SAT 810/1210
ACT 17/26
GPA 3.55

Acceptance Rate

68.4%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 34.3%
Application Fee $30

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$30,566

Costs for Southwest Baptist University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$30,566
Books and Supplies		$980
Other Fees		$1,910
Room and Board		$9,776
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,573
Total One Year Cost		$45,805

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$36,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

48% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Southwest Baptist University are Health Professions, Education, and Business. 39% of students major in Health Professions, 14% in Education, and 9% in Business.