Overview
Southwest Baptist University is a 4-year Christian college in southwest Missouri affiliated with the Missouri Baptist Convention. SBU confers undergraduate degrees in over 80 areas of study. As a Christian university, SBU holds biweekly chapel services and requires participation in a minimum number of faith-building activities in order to graduate. Additionally, the SBU campus is home to the Center for Global Connections preparing students for missionary work abroad.
Acceptance Rate:
100%
Average Net Price:
$18,202
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.6
Average ACT Composite
22
Average SAT Composite
1107
Virtual Tour
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $30,566 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $30,566 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $9,776 |
| Books and Supplies | $980 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
69%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
35%
Average Aid Per Year
$18,334
35%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,475
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$18,222
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
26%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4713
44%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,475
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$12,496,721
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$6,913,022
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
52%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,802
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$204
Students receiving federal loans
52%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$7,132
Average Other Loans Per Year
$12,807
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Southern Baptist
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
1057
Students Applied
65%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
199
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$30
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
64%
Submitting ACT
9%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 22
Average SAT Composite: 1107
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.6
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
2,155
Total Number of Undergrads
1,622
0
100
39%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
50%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
61
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
30
Countries Represented
18
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
35%
Student Organizations
27
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
65%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
59%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Bearcats
School Colors
purple and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Great Lakes Valley Conference
Total Male Athletes
260
Total Female Athletes
119
Intramural Sports
15
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Southwest Baptist University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$37,400
Top 5 Cities
Springfield
Saint Louis
Kansas City
Dallas
Columbia
Top 5 Employers
Southwest Baptist University
Mercy
CoxHealth
Duck Creek Technologies
Citizens Memorial
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Healthcare Services
Business Development
Community and Social Services
Operations
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,000
Loan Default Rate
6%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$204
REVIEWS
All ReviewsJulie's Review
from Springfield, MO
Parker's Review
from Walnut Grove, MO
Haley's Review
from Springfield, MO
Similar Colleges
Warrensburg, MO
Springfield, MO
Springfield, MO
Joplin, MO
Columbia, MO
Kansas City, MO
Kirksville, MO
Maryville, MO
Point Lookout, MO
Cape Girardeau, MO
Shawnee, OK
