Southwest Baptist University

Bolivar, MOPrivate NonprofitTown Setting

Less Selective • 68% Acceptance

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68%

Accept Rate

Less Selective

$21,677

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

1.3K

Students

Small campus body

$38,855

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Southwest Baptist University is a private nonprofit institution located in the town setting of Bolivar, MO. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.3K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 68%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Private Nonprofit

Student Population

1.3K (Small)

Admissions Selectivity

68% (Less Selective)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading430 - 610

200typical 50% range800

SAT Math380 - 600

200typical 50% range800

ACT Composite17 - 26

1typical 50% range36

68%

Acceptance Rate

Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences43% of degrees

Business & Marketing8% of degrees

Biological Sciences2% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Education, General.

Credential: Doctoral Degree

Earnings 4yr: $80,017

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $78,525

Earnings 5yr: $72,150

Debt: $29,171

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.

Credential: Doctoral Degree

Earnings 4yr: $78,101

Earnings 5yr: $77,878

Debt: N/A

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $71,927

Earnings 5yr: $62,412

Debt: $27,408

Computer Science.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $62,016

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $58,770

Earnings 5yr: $47,943

Debt: $19,550

Educational Administration and Supervision.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $56,186

Earnings 5yr: $60,733

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $56,182

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $54,644

Earnings 5yr: $43,212

Debt: $20,000

Education, General.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $50,567

Earnings 5yr: $47,788

Debt: N/A

Psychology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $43,058

Earnings 5yr: $36,681

Debt: $26,348

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $41,618

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $25,762

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $36,697

Earnings 5yr: $36,857

Debt: $21,250

Mathematics.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $81,975

Debt: N/A

Biology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $63,069

Debt: N/A

Accounting and Related Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Applied Mathematics.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Bible/Biblical Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$21,677

In-State Tuition$30,566

Out-of-State Tuition$30,566

Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

36%

Pell Grants

50%

Take Loans

59%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$38,855

+11% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$43,112

Completion Signals

55%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

65%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$14,000

Est. Monthly Payment

$151/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

38%

Men

62%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 38% men and 62% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

35%

Part-Time Share

21%

Avg Family Income

$46,659

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Southwest Baptist University

Bolivar, MOPrivate NonprofitTown Setting

Less Selective • 68% Acceptance

Visit Website

Add to list:

68%

Accept Rate

Less Selective

$21,677

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

1.3K

Students

Small campus body

$38,855

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Private Nonprofit

Student Population

1.3K (Small)

Admissions Selectivity

68% (Less Selective)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading430 - 610

200typical 50% range800

SAT Math380 - 600

200typical 50% range800

ACT Composite17 - 26

1typical 50% range36

68%

Acceptance Rate

Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences43% of degrees

Business & Marketing8% of degrees

Biological Sciences2% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Education, General.

Credential: Doctoral Degree

Earnings 4yr: $80,017

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $78,525

Earnings 5yr: $72,150

Debt: $29,171

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.

Credential: Doctoral Degree

Earnings 4yr: $78,101

Earnings 5yr: $77,878

Debt: N/A

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $71,927

Earnings 5yr: $62,412

Debt: $27,408

Computer Science.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $62,016

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $58,770

Earnings 5yr: $47,943

Debt: $19,550

Educational Administration and Supervision.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $56,186

Earnings 5yr: $60,733

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $56,182

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $54,644

Earnings 5yr: $43,212

Debt: $20,000

Education, General.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $50,567

Earnings 5yr: $47,788

Debt: N/A

Psychology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $43,058

Earnings 5yr: $36,681

Debt: $26,348

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $41,618

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $25,762

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $36,697

Earnings 5yr: $36,857

Debt: $21,250

Mathematics.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $81,975

Debt: N/A

Biology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $63,069

Debt: N/A

Accounting and Related Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Applied Mathematics.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Bible/Biblical Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$21,677

In-State Tuition$30,566

Out-of-State Tuition$30,566

Financial Assistance & Support

36%

Pell Grants

50%

Take Loans

59%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$38,855

+11% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$43,112

Completion Signals

55%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

65%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$14,000

Est. Monthly Payment

$151/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

Hover or tap a bubble above to explore detailed community insights.

Gender Balance

38%

Men

62%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 38% men and 62% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

35%

Part-Time Share

21%

Avg Family Income

$46,659

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