Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, MO · Private
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Southwest Baptist University admitted 68.4% of applicants university-wide (872 of 1,275).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 68.4% | 872 | 1,275 |
| Men | 69.5% | 382 | 550 |
| Women | 67.5% | 473 | 701 |
Of 872 admitted students, 299 enrolled (34.3% yield).
Southwest Baptist University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 810–1210
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 17–26
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Southwest Baptist University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $45,322/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $30,566 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $14,756 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $45,322/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $21,978 |
| $30k–48k | $17,947 |
| $48k–75k | $19,633 |
| $75k–110k | $22,016 |
| Over $110k | $23,857 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Academic Scholarships — Varies (Merit)
- Athletic Scholarships — Varies (Athletic)
- Church Scholarships — Varies (Other)
- Club Sport Scholarships for Pickleball & eSports — Varies (Other)
- Performance Scholarships — Varies (Other)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Academic Scholarships — Varies (Merit)
- Athletic Scholarships — Varies (Athletic)
- Church Scholarships — Varies (Other)
- Club Sport Scholarships for Pickleball & eSports — Varies (Other)
- Performance Scholarships — Varies (Other)
Southwest Baptist University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Online Application
- Official Transcripts
- Test Scores (SAT/ACT)
- FAFSA
- Enrollment Deposit
International applicants
- Online Application
- Official Transcripts
- Test Scores (SAT/ACT)
- FAFSA
- Enrollment Deposit
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Southwest Baptist University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Southwest Baptist University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $43,112
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 55.3%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 65%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $20,957
- At graduation
Southwest Baptist University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (7%), Psychology (4%), Visual & performing arts (3%).
Student–faculty ratio: 12:1 · 49% of class sections have under 20 students.
Southwest Baptist University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.