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About Southwest Baptist University

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Southwest Baptist University is a private university in Bolivar, MO, known for its baptist affiliated, open admissions, and health sciences focus. With an acceptance rate of 100%, Southwest Baptist University is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 283 students each year. Admitted students typically score between 928–1148 on the SAT and 19–25 on the ACT. Southwest Baptist University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $18,193 per year; the sticker price of $37,710 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Southwest Baptist University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

100%
Overall Accept Rate
1038
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 928 – 1148

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Southwest Baptist University

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Application Strategy
SBU is a Baptist-affiliated university where faith integration is central to campus life, so be upfront in your application about how your personal values or faith background connect to a community like this one. Admissions staff look for students who genuinely want to be part of a mission-driven environment.
Financial Aid — High Impact
SBU awards significant merit scholarships on a rolling basis, and applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at the largest awards before funds are allocated. Check the SBU scholarship portal as soon as your application is complete and submit any required scholarship forms right away.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Southwest Baptist University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$38k/yr$22.0k
30k-48k~$38k/yr$17.9k
48k-75k~$38k/yr$19.6k
75k-110k~$38k/yr$22.0k
110k+~$38k/yr$23.9k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

51%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$39k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,637
Undergrad Enrollment
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