Southwest Baptist University: Review & Facts

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Southwest Baptist University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,390 students enrolled. This college was established in 1878 and is one of the 2 schools located in Bolivar, Missouri.

Southwest Baptist University is affiliated with Southern Baptist Church.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are offered at Southwest Baptist University.

Majors
Offered
67
Southwest Baptist University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 67 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Nursing, Medical, Physical Therapy, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Southwest Baptist University is relatively low at 67% (below Missouri average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
67%
Bad
The graduation rate at Southwest Baptist University is below average: 50%. Nearly 34% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Southwest Baptist University is good -- 11:1. Find out more information on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is very high, $26,000 annually. The additional fees at Southwest Baptist University beyond tuition are approximately $1,000; this comes to a total of $27,000 a year.

Read the details about Southwest Baptist University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
100%
Easy
According to recent data, 881 applications were submitted and 877 were accepted, so it is very easy to enroll at this school.

This college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Southwest Baptist University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$3,400
Low
Southwest Baptist University offers a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Southwest Baptist University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
B+
Dicey
Southwest Baptist University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 1,000 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low: around $3,400 per year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Southwest Baptist University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Southwest Baptist University seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Southwest Baptist University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Southwest Baptist University
1600 University Ave
Bolivar, Missouri
65613-2596, USA
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