Southwest Baptist University

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Christian Life

Tuition & Fees

^$24,510

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing

600-699

29%

500-599

50%

400-499

21%

700-800

600-699

24%

500-599

47%

400-499

21%

300-399

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30-36

15%

24-29

24%

18-23

36%

12-17

23%

6-11

30-36

24-29

34%

18-23

35%

12-17

26%

30-36

24-29

29%

18-23

44%

12-17

18%

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undergraduateRatios

37^%

male

63^%

female

teacher

students

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Moderately Selective

70^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	1,370
Declined	+ 563
Total Received	1,933

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Private (nonprofit)

2,663

undergraduate students

693

graduate students

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Homeschool-Friendly Colleges

Four-Year Colleges in Missouri

Colleges with Strength in Women's Cross-Country: Division II

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Codes

SAT	6664
ACT	2368

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School Facts

Southwest Baptist University, founded in 1878, is a church-affiliated university. Its 152-acre campus is located in Bolivar, 28 miles north of Springfield, MO.

Official website	Visit website
Admissions email	admissions@sbuniv.edu
Application link	Apply online
Public/private	Private (nonprofit)
Campus enrollment	3,356
Established in	1878
Coeducational	Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Religious affiliation	Baptist
Accredited by	• ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs) • APTA (American Physical Therapy Association) • HLC Higher Learning Commission • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • NLN (National League for Nursing)

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Bolivar, MO

152-acre campus in Bolivar (population: 10,885), 28 miles from Springfield; branch campuses in Mountain View and Springfield. Major airport and bus serve Springfield; other major airport serves Kansas City (120 miles); train serves Warrensburg (75 miles).

Southwest Baptist University
1600 University Avenue
Bolivar, MO 65613

Campus Life

yes: Housing available
65%: Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
88%: Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes: Students are required to live in school housing
yes: Students may have cars on campus

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10: 23%
Top 1/4: 48%
Top 1/2: 80%

Bottom 1/2: 20%
Bottom 1/4: 5%

SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing

600-699

29%

500-599

50%

400-499

21%

700-800

600-699

24%

500-599

47%

400-499

21%

300-399

composite english math

30-36

15%

24-29

24%

18-23

36%

12-17

23%

6-11

30-36

24-29

34%

18-23

35%

12-17

26%

30-36

24-29

29%

18-23

44%

12-17

18%

Admissions Facts

Application fee	$30
Common application accepted	no
Application deadline
School has early decision program	no
School has early action program	no
Admissions interview (required or recommended)	Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements	SAT or ACT Required SAT Subject Tests Recommended

Moderately Selective

70^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	1,370
Declined	+ 563
Total Received	1,933

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Class rank
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Important

Recommendations

Considered

Character/ personal qualities
Interview
Particular talent/ability

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

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Admissions Contact

Darren Crowder
Dean of Enrollment Management
P: 800 526-5859
F: 417 328-1514
admissions@sbuniv.edu

Financial Aid

69^%

Of students' needs
were fully met

^$20,412.00

Average financial aid

Cost

Total	$33,830
Tuition	$23,600
Room	$3,400
Board	$4,420
Additional fees	$910
Books & supplies	$1,500
Average Financial Aid	- $20,412
Total with Avg. Aid	$13,418

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Total	$9,061,434
Federal	$4,705,762
State	$1,111,830
Institutional	$2,397,567
Other external	$846,275

Non-need-based

Total	$13,713,746
Federal
State	$408,009
Institutional	$12,259,081
Other external	$1,046,656

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Financial Aid Deadline

Institution's own financial aid form
in December

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Institution's own financial aid form

Financial Aid Office

P: 800 526-5859
F: 417 328-1514
bgamble@sbuniv.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Brad Gamble
Director of Financial Aid
bgamble@sbuniv.edu

Varsity Sports

	M	W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
football
golf
soccer
softball
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Intramural/Recreational Sports

baseball, basketball, dodgeball, flag football, Frisbee golf, soccer, softball, racquetball, volleyball (indoor/sand), water basketball

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Athletic Directors

Mike Pitts (men's)
Athletic Director
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships: Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Mascot: Bearcats
School colors: purple and white

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Majors

	Assc.	Bach.	Mast.	Doct.
Accounting
Accounting/Information Assurance
Art
Art Education
Athletic Training
Athletics/Activities Administration
Bible
Biology
Biology Education
Business
Business Administration
Chemistry
Chemistry Education
Children's Ministry
Christian Ministry
Christian Studies
Church Music
Commercial Art
Communication
Computational Finance
Computer Information Sciences
Computer Science
Computer Science Education
Criminal Justice
Curriculum/Instruction
Cybersecurity
Economics/Finance
Education Specialist
Education/Educational Leadership
Educational Administration/Leadership
Elementary Education
Emergency Medical Technology
English
English Education
Exercise Science
General Studies
Health Science
History
Intercultural Studies
International Business
Journalism/Mass Communication
Management
Marketing
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Medical Technology
Middle School Education
Music
Music Education
Nursing
Nursing/R.N.
Occupational Technology
Pastoral Ministry
Physical Education
Physical Therapy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Public Relations
Religion/Philosophy
Social Science Education
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Speech Communication/Theatre Education
Sports Management
Sports Marketing
Teacher Leadership
Teaching
Theatre
Writing
Youth Ministry

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Programs Offered

Distance Learning
Double majors
Dual degrees
Honors program
Independent study
Internships
Pass/fail grading option
Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

Pre-dentistry
Pre-law
Pre-medicine
Pre-optometry
Pre-pharmacy
Pre-veterinary science

3,356

total students

78^%

in-state

22^%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

79^%

2,663
students

Female
63^%
1,691

Male
37^%
972

21^%

693
students

Female
61^%
424

Male
39^%
269

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

66^%

1,780
students

Female
62^%
1,093

Male
38^%
687

34^%

883
students

Female
68^%
598

Male
32^%
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Student Break-down

1%: Nonresident aliens
4%: Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%: Hispanic/Latino
66%: White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%: Race and/or ethnicity unknown
< 1%: Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

65^%

Transfer applicants accepted

54^%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements	College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript	Recommended of All
College transcript(s)	Required of All
Essay or personal statement	Recommended of Some
Interview	Recommended of Some
Standardized test scores	Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)	Required of Some

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: September 3

Spring: February 4

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

semester hours

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Counseling services

Academic
Career
Personal
Psychological
Religious

Remedial services offered

Math
Other
Reading
Study skills
Writing

Career placement services

Career/job search classes
Interest inventory
Internships
Interview training
On-campus job interviews
Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

Health service
Nonremedial tutoring
Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

Interpreters for hearing-impaired
Note-taking services
Reader services
Tutors

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens	16
Countries most often represented	Australia Brazil Canada Hungary Spain Venezuela
Special services offered for international applicants	ESL program/classes English lab Special orientation

International Student Contact

Becky Van Stavern
Director of Admissions
417 328-1815
bvanstavern@sbuniv.edu

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Bolivar, MO

Campus Life

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

Admissions Facts

Moderately Selective

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Important

Considered

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Admissions Contact

Financial Aid

Of students' needswere fully met

Average financial aid

Cost

Scholarships & Grants

Scholarships

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Financial Aid Deadline

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Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Officer

Varsity Sports

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Athletic Directors

Athletic Facts

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Majors

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Programs Offered

Pre-professional Programs

total students

in-state

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

2,663students

693students

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

1,780students

883students

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Student Break-down

Transfer Admissions

Transfer Requirements

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: September 3

Spring: February 4

Transfer Credits

semester hours

semester hours

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Counseling services

Remedial services offered

Of students' needs
were fully met

2,663
students

693
students

1,780
students

883
students