Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, MO
Bolivar, MO
Ready to Lead
A seamless transition to your new academic home
Transferring colleges can feel overwhelming, but Southwest Baptist University makes the process as stress-free as possible. With dedicated transfer admissions counselors and a straightforward credit evaluation process, the University ensures your previous hard work is recognized and applied toward your degree. SBU features a welcoming Christian community where transfer students are deeply valued, offering specific Welcome Week programming to help you quickly acclimate to campus life and connect with new peers.
Academics that prepare you for success
At SBU, you won't get lost in the back of a crowded lecture hall. Boasting a 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio and an average class size of just 20, the University provides a highly personalized learning environment. Your professors will get to know you by name and serve as active mentors who care about your academic, professional, and spiritual growth. The University offers a broad spectrum of rigorous degree programs, all backed by robust academic support services—like a dedicated writing center and math lab—to ensure you excel in your chosen major.
Student life as a Bearcat
Campus life at the University is centered around a vibrant and supportive community. Transfer students easily find their niche in the Bearcat family through intramural sports, NCAA Division II athletics, and numerous student organizations. Because spiritual development is a core part of the SBU experience, you will also discover abundant opportunities to deepen your faith, engage in local ministry, and build lifelong friendships with peers who share your values.
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One of 25 nationwide institutions to receive an “A” rating for general education curriculum | American Council of Trustees and Alumni |
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Named one of “America’s 100 Best College Buys” every year since 1996 |
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Named one of “America’s Best Christian Colleges” every year since 1997 |
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Named one of the nation’s “Best Private Colleges for Minimizing Student Debt” | LendEDU |
The University is dedicated to making a private Christian education incredibly affordable. Transfer students at Southwest Baptist University are eligible for exclusive merit-based financial aid, such as the Presidential Transfer Award, which offers significant tuition support based on your transfer GPA. Additional performance, athletic, and ministry-related scholarships are also available to stack with your academic awards. Because 100% of undergraduate students on the main campus receive financial aid, you can feel confident about investing in your future.
"The process of transferring to SBU was surprisingly simple. The staff was helpful and made the transition really easy!"
"I cannot stress enough how much the SBU community helps. The friends that I've made and the people that I've met here have completely transformed me. That was a huge part of my choice in coming to SBU because it felt like home."
“The support at SBU and the things I learned by being a college athlete really helped prepare me for what the mission says, ‘to be a servant leader in a global society.’”
“Southwest Baptist not only prepared me for the rigors of medical school academically but also helped equip me to be a faithful servant of Christ as a medical student—and one day, in my career as a physician.”