SBU Description
Southwest Baptist University is a well-established private school in Bolivar, Missouri, that offers professional, religious and academic degrees and a personal, Christ-centered learning environment.
Southwest Baptist grants bachelor’s degrees, graduate degrees and even associate’s degrees.
Areas of study consist of professional fields like:
- Business
- Computer Science
- Nursing
Religious and academic degrees are awarded in such subjects as:
- Humanities
- Mathematics
- Music
- Theology and Ministry
Spiritual and religious activities are a large part of Southwest Baptist’s campus life. Student religious organizations include disciple groups, mission and ministry groups and even theatre and music ministries.
Applications are available online and should be submitted along with admissions materials like transcripts and ACT or SAT scores. The minimum GPA of admitted students is generally around 2.5 and students are usually in the top 50% of their class.
Southwest Baptist University awards academic and talent scholarships to help cover tuition. Need-based federal aid programs include grants and loans. To be considered for federal aid, applicants must fill out a FAFSA.
Quick Facts about Southwest Baptist University
Location
Midwest
Setting
Small Town Setting
Type
Private
Affiliation
Southern Baptist
Size
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Bearcats
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
Selectivity
Selective
In-State Tuition
$17,400
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,400
Retention Rate
62%
Enrollment
3,530
Year Established
1878
SBU Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 2,803
- Freshman Class
- 437
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 3,530
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 79%
- Graduate
- 21%
Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students
- Full-Time
- 100%
- Part-Time
- 0%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 58%
- Men
- 42%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 3%
- Caucasian
- 78%
- Latino
- 1%
- Other
- 18%
International Students
- International
- 0%
- Domestic
- 100%
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