Southwest Baptist University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 5382 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 1501 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 1417 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 35 of 1 | In Bolivar |
| # 4816 of 99 | For Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
| Top 1-3 | For 7 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
68%
Enrollment
3,716
Average SAT
1,010
Average ACT
22
Avg. cost to attend
$21,336 /y
Aid receiving
99%
Undergraduates
1,710
Graduates
489
Male:Female Ratio
39:61
Religion
Southern Baptist
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Southwest Baptist University has an acceptance rate of 68% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 68% | 68% |
| Applicants | 1,275 | 550 | 701 |
| Admissions | 872 | 382 | 473 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 296 | 134 | 156 |
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 63% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 1% |
| â– Asian | 1% |
| â– Hispanic | 2% |
| â– Black or African American | 5% |
| â– Two or more races | 3% |
| â– Unknown | 25% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Southwest Baptist University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Southwest Baptist University majors
Southwest Baptist University has granted 136 associate degrees across 6 programs, 254 bachelor's degrees across 34 programs, 125 master's across 7 programs, and 79 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Southwest Baptist University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 103 | 37 | 2 | - |
| Education, General | - | - | 70 | - |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | - | - | - | 68 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | - | 18 | 15 | - |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | - | 33 | - | - |
| Psychology, General | - | 31 | - | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | - | 28 | 2 | - |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | - | - | 12 | 11 |
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration | - | - | 22 | - |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 20 | - | - | - |
| Computer Science | - | 14 | - | - |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 1 | 7 | 2 | - |
| General Studies | 9 | - | - | - |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | - | 8 | - | - |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | - | 8 | - | - |
| Accounting | - | 7 | - | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | - | 6 | - | - |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | 2 | 4 | - | - |
| Business & Commerce, General | 1 | 4 | - | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | - | 5 | - | - |
| Music Teacher Education | - | 5 | - | - |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | - | 5 | - | - |
| Social Science Teacher Education | - | 4 | - | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | - | 3 | - | - |
| Social Work | - | 3 | - | - |
| Art Teacher Education | - | 2 | - | - |
| Art & Art Studies, General | - | 2 | - | - |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | - | 2 | - | - |
| History, General | - | 2 | - | - |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | - | 2 | - | - |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | - | 2 | - | - |
| Mathematics, General | - | 2 | - | - |
| Organizational Communication, General | - | 2 | - | - |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | - | 2 | - | - |
| English Language and Literature & Letters, Other | - | 1 | - | - |
| Marketing, Other | - | 1 | - | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | - | 1 | - | - |
| Public Relations & Image Management | - | 1 | - | - |
| Religious & Sacred Music | - | 1 | - | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | - | 1 | - | - |
| Grand Total | 136 | 254 | 125 | 79 |
Publications & Citations
Southwest Baptist University has published 392 scientific papers with 6,581 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Medicine, Biology, Political Science, Environmental Science, Law, Philosophy, Psychology, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
5 Notable alumni
1. Rod Jetton
1967-. (aged 59)
politician
Rod Jetton is an American politician, author, and businessman. He served as a Republican member of the Missouri House of Representatives who represented Missouri's 156th District from 2001 to 2009 and was Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives from 2005 to 2009. Jetton has authored four books about biblical teachings and how to recover from personal crisis.
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2. Shane Schoeller
1971-. (aged 55)
politician
Shane Schoeller is an American politician, currently serving as the Greene County Clerk. He is a former Republican member of the Missouri House of Representatives. Schoeller represented the 139th district, encompassing North Springfield and the communities of Walnut Grove, Fair Grove, and Willard in the northern half of Greene County. Schoeller also served as the Speaker Pro Tem of the...
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3. H. Dale Jackson
1930-2003 (aged 73)
Christian minister
Reverend Dr. H. Dale Jackson was a Baptist minister, denominational leader and ethicist. He is most remembered for his efforts in promoting the historic distinctives of the Baptist faith; among those being the ideals of absolute separation of church and state, the authority of the Holy Scriptures, the autonomy of the local church, the priesthood of the individual, perseverance of...
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4. Roy Blunt
1950-. (aged 76)
teacher
politician
Roy Dean Blunt is an American politician and lobbyist who served as a United States senator from Missouri from 2011 to 2023. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as the 33rd Missouri Secretary of State (1985–1993) and U.S. Representative for Missouri's 7th congressional district (1997–2011).
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All 5 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
SBU
Founded
1878
Motto
Powered by Purpose
Colors
purple, white
Academic calendar
August to May (August - December; January-May)
Total staff
275
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Address
1600 University Ave Bolivar, Missouri, 65613-2596 United States
City Population
11,000
Phone
8005265859
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