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Southwest Baptist University

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Overview

Southwest Baptist University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Bolivar, Missouri, United States. This institution also has branch campuses in Springfield, Salem and Mountain View. Founded in 1878, Southwest Baptist University (SBU) is a coeducational institution officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. SBU provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 148-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate is 90-99%. This places it among a least selective. International students are welcome to apply. SBU also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Southwest Baptist University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Southwest Baptist University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Southwest Baptist University' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Southwest Baptist University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
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Acronym SBU
Founded 1878
Motto Powered by Purpose
Colours Purple and white
Mascot Bearcat

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Location

Address 1600 University Avenue
Bolivar
65613-2596 Missouri
United States
Southwest Baptist University's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Southwest Baptist University Phone Number (800) 526 5859
Southwest Baptist University Fax Number (417) 328 1808
Other locations Springfield, Salem and Mountain View

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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Southwest Baptist University is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1957


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Southwest Baptist University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
  • Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
  • American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
  • Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
  • Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • Council of Social Work Education
  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation
  • Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
  • Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
  • National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Southwest Baptist University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Southwest Baptist University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Southwest Baptist University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Southwest Baptist University's academic range and degree level offering.



Southwest Baptist University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes
Eng Yes

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Programs and Courses

Southwest Baptist University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Southwest Baptist University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Southwest Baptist University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Southwest Baptist University.



Southwest Baptist University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro) 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro)
International
students		 25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro) 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Southwest Baptist University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Southwest Baptist University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Southwest Baptist University Admission Info


Southwest Baptist University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Southwest Baptist University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Southwest Baptist University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Southwest Baptist University has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Southwest Baptist University's acceptance rate ranges from 90 to 99%, making it a least selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is considered but not required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Southwest Baptist University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Southwest Baptist University's Admission Office Admission Office

1600 University Avenue
Bolivar 65613-2596
(417) 328 1810
800 526 5859

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Southwest Baptist University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Southwest Baptist University Size and Profile


Southwest Baptist University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Southwest Baptist University has a student enrollment ranging from 2,000 to 2,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Southwest Baptist University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Southwest Baptist University's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.


Southwest Baptist University's Control Type Control Type

Southwest Baptist University is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Southwest Baptist University's Entity Type Entity Type

Southwest Baptist University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Southwest Baptist University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Southwest Baptist University's main campus is located in a rural setting, meaning it is situated in a countryside or less densely populated area, away from major cities.


Southwest Baptist University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Southwest Baptist University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Southwest Baptist University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

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Southwest Baptist University is Christian-Baptist Religious Affiliation

Christian-Baptist. Southern Baptist Convention - www.sbc.net



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Facilities and Services

Southwest Baptist University Facilities


Southwest Baptist University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Southwest Baptist University's Library
Southwest Baptist University's library has 2 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 109,520 physical volumes, 3,554 physical media, 38,774 digital/electronic media and 141 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 13 full-time employees, including 5 librarians. Southwest Baptist University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Southwest Baptist University's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, Southwest Baptist University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,014 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Southwest Baptist University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Southwest Baptist University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Southwest Baptist University Services


Southwest Baptist University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Southwest Baptist University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Southwest Baptist University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


Southwest Baptist University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Southwest Baptist University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Southwest Baptist University Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Southwest Baptist University consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Southwest Baptist University
  • College of Business and Computer Science
  • College of Science and Mathematics
  • Courts Redford College of Theology and Ministry
  • Geneva Casebolt College of Music, Arts and Letters
  • Lewis E. Schollian College of Education and Social Sciences
  • St. John's College of Nursing and Health Services

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Memberships and Affiliations

Southwest Baptist University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Southwest Baptist University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Free Online Courses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Southwest Baptist University public or private?

Southwest Baptist University is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is Southwest Baptist University profit or non-profit?

Southwest Baptist University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Southwest Baptist University in terms of enrollment?

Southwest Baptist University has a student enrollment ranging from 2,000 to 2,999, making it a small-sized institution.

What is the size of Southwest Baptist University in terms of academic staff?

Southwest Baptist University's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.

Is Southwest Baptist University a coeducational institution?

Southwest Baptist University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Southwest Baptist University use?

Southwest Baptist University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Southwest Baptist University affiliated with?

Christian-Baptist. Southern Baptist Convention - www.sbc.net

Does Southwest Baptist University admit international students?

Yes.

What is Southwest Baptist University's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Southwest Baptist University's acceptance rate ranges from 90 to 99%, making it a least selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Southwest Baptist University SBU?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro). International students: 25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Southwest Baptist University SBU located?

Southwest Baptist University is located in Bolivar, Missouri, United States. Address: 1600 University Avenue.

Is Southwest Baptist University SBU accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Southwest Baptist University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (since 1957).

Does Southwest Baptist University offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Southwest Baptist University offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Southwest Baptist University have a university library?

Yes Southwest Baptist University's library has 2 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 109,520 physical volumes, 3,554 physical media, 38,774 digital/electronic media and 141 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 13 full-time employees, including 5 librarians. Southwest Baptist University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does Southwest Baptist University provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, Southwest Baptist University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,014 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does Southwest Baptist University have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Southwest Baptist University offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Southwest Baptist University offer career services?

Yes

Does Southwest Baptist University offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Does Southwest Baptist University have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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