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Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar,
MO
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate96%
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About Southwest Baptist University
Southwest Baptist University is a private, religious university in the town of Bolivar, Missouri. Southwest Baptist University was founded in 1878. The university currently enrolls around 3,039 students per year, including 2,379 undergrads.
Southwest Baptist University Acceptance Rate
It is moderately difficult to get into Southwest Baptist University. Around 96% of applicants get into Southwest Baptist University each year. In 2022, 844 out of 878 total applicants were accepted.
| Southwest Baptist University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 96% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 10% |
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Southwest Baptist University Campus Tours
Southwest Baptist University is located in Bolivar, Missouri,.
If you want to see Southwest Baptist University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 44, State Highway 13 to Bolivar, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Springfield-Branson National, Kansas City International.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Southwest Baptist University and Bolivar are like without leaving home.
College Info
Southwest Baptist University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Southwest Baptist University is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Southwest Baptist University is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Southwest Baptist University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
998 - 1160
Math SAT Range
520 - 600
Reading SAT Range
483 - 590
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1160 and Above
Good
998 to 1160
Avg
998 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Southwest Baptist University students is 1061. Applicants with SAT scores of 1160 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Southwest Baptist University, while applicants with SAT scores between 998 to 1160 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 998 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Southwest Baptist University.
Southwest Baptist University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$36,760
In State$36,760
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$25,990
$25,990
Fees
$980
$980
Housing
$8,290
$8,290
Books
$1,500
$1,500
Student Life
Wondering what life at Southwest Baptist University is like? There are approximately 3,039 students enrolled at Southwest Baptist University, including 2,379 undergraduate students and 660 graduate students. 57% percent of students attend school full-time, 80% percent are from MO and 20% percent of students are from other states.
57%
Full Time31%
Part Time80%
In State20%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
3,039
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
96%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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