Overview

Southwest Baptist University is a Comprehensive institution located in Bolivar, MO, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1600 University Avenue
Bolivar, MO  65613-2597
United States

Contact Ms. Natalie O'Keefe
Interim Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Email: nokeefe@sbuniv.edu
Phone: 417-328-1817
Fax: 417-328-1808

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Accounting And Related Services, Other
Business Administration And Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other
Business/commerce, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Marketing, Other
Office Management And Supervision
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Organizational Communication, General
Public Relations/image Management
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Speech Teacher Education
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Occupational Safety And Health Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
English Language And Literature/letters, Other
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Child Development
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic)
Health And Medical Administrative Services, Other
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Financial Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Bible/biblical Studies
Religious Education
Religious/sacred Music
Theological And Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology/theological Studies
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Commercial And Advertising Art
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

878

Applied

844

Accepted

2,379

Enrolled

Female Admissions

560

Females Applied

533

Females Accepted

95%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

318

Males Applied

311

Males Accepted

98%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

30

Application Fee

3.55

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2.5
Required for some programs	3 recommendations
Recommended	Essay Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	532	483	590
SAT Math	626	520	600
ACT Composite	22	18	25

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

25,990

Private

Fees

980

Full-time student fees

8,290

Room & board

3,400

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

24,856

Avg. Financial Aid Package

26,812

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

4,894

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,934

Avg. Loan Aid

4,493

Avg. Grant Aid

10,649

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

69%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

35%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,379

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

20%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	3.68%
Black or African American	4.66%
White or Caucasian	76%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.77%
Asian	0.97%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.2%
Two or more races	1.54%
Other	10.24%

Gender

Male (32.49%)

Female (55.82%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	59%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Bye Bash and Concerts and Sporting events

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Enactus, Student Government Association, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Student Missouri State Teachers Association and PSY CHI

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Cheerleading	No	Division 2
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Fencing		No	No
Football		Division 2
Golf	No	No	No
Indoor Track		Division 2	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball	No	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Cheerleading	No	Division 2
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Fencing		No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 2
Indoor Track		Division 2	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Volleyball		Division 2

Faculty

293

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 130

Part-time - 163

Male - 120

Female - 173