Southwest Baptist University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5225 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1456 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1376 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #32 of 67 | In Missouri |
| #4779 of 5,925 | For Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Southern Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 1,622
- Graduates
- 533
- Male:Female Ratio
- 37:63
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.sbuniv.edu
Southwest Baptist University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Southwest Baptist University has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Applicants | 1,057 | 442 | 588 |
| Admissions | 1,054 | 441 | 586 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 256 | 123 | 133 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 14 | 5 | 9 |
792 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
223 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
23 or 9%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 960
or below
75% of them
had 1200
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Southwest Baptist University are 960-1200 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
173 or 64%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Southwest Baptist University are 18-24 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1594 (74%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 258 (12%) |
| Black or African American | 108 (5%) |
| Hispanic | 64 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 57 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 36 (2%) |
| Asian | 26 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Southwest Baptist University is $19,781 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $22,672 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,056 |
| $48-75K | $20,785 |
| $75-110K | $21,889 |
| $110K+ | $21,292 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $27,290 | $5,730 |
| Tuition in-state | $27,290 | $5,730 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $27,290 | $5,730 |
| Fee in-district | $1,030 | $403 |
| Fee in-state | $1,030 | $403 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,030 | $403 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 873 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,952 |
| Room charge | $3,672 |
| Meal charge | $5,280 |
Southwest Baptist University majors
Southwest Baptist University has granted 293 bachelor's degrees across 31 programs, 96 master's across 6 programs, and 84 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Southwest Baptist University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 106 | 51 | 2 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 71 | |||
| Education, General | 1 | 56 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 39 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 22 | 13 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 34 | 1 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 19 | 10 | ||
| Psychology, General | 27 | |||
| Computer Science | 21 | |||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 10 | 5 | ||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 14 | |||
| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | 1 | 10 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 9 | |||
| General Studies | 9 | |||
| Social Work | 8 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 7 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 4 | 2 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 6 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 6 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | |||
| Accounting | 4 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 4 | |||
| Marketing, Other | 4 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 1 | 2 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 3 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 3 | |||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 2 | |||
| History, General | 2 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 1 | |||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Speech Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 136 | 293 | 96 | 84 |
Southwest Baptist University has a graduation rate of 51%, which is among the 44% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 51% | 41% | 60% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Southwest Baptist University has published 387 scientific papers with 6,265 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Medicine, Biology, Political Science, Environmental Science, Psychology, Philosophy, Engineering, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2 | 6 |
| 1993 | 1 | 8 |
| 1994 | 3 | 14 |
| 1995 | 2 | 14 |
| 1996 | 5 | 8 |
| 1997 | 4 | 5 |
| 1998 | 5 | 18 |
| 1999 | 3 | 10 |
| 2000 | 8 | 20 |
| 2001 | 3 | 41 |
| 2002 | 8 | 41 |
| 2003 | 4 | 55 |
| 2004 | 7 | 80 |
| 2005 | 7 | 98 |
| 2006 | 13 | 112 |
| 2007 | 6 | 122 |
| 2008 | 8 | 124 |
| 2009 | 10 | 150 |
| 2010 | 14 | 176 |
| 2011 | 13 | 224 |
| 2012 | 20 | 219 |
| 2013 | 9 | 252 |
| 2014 | 26 | 247 |
| 2015 | 19 | 254 |
| 2016 | 17 | 242 |
| 2017 | 10 | 275 |
| 2018 | 18 | 307 |
| 2019 | 13 | 382 |
| 2020 | 21 | 508 |
| 2021 | 18 | 534 |
| 2022 | 19 | 529 |
| 2023 | 15 | 497 |
| 2024 | 12 | 487 |
Notable alumni
-
Roy Blunt
- Enrolled in Southwest Baptist University
- In 1970 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- teacherpolitician
- Biography
-
Roy Dean Blunt is an American politician who served as a United States senator from Missouri from 2011 to 2023. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as the 33rd Missouri Secretary of State (1985–1993) and U.S. Representative for Missouri's 7th congressional district (1997–2011).
-
Darrin Patrick
- Occupations
- pastorauthorcivil servant
- Biography
-
Darrin Patrick was an American author and teaching pastor at Seacoast Church in Charleston, South Carolina. He was a pastor of The Journey, a fellowship of churches in St. Louis, Missouri, which he founded in 2002. He served as the chaplain to the St. Louis Cardinals and was the author of several books. A prominent figure within New Calvinism, he was the vice-president of the Acts 29 Network, an international church planting organization, and a council member of The Gospel Coalition.
-
Shane Schoeller
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Shane Schoeller is an American politician, currently serving as the Greene County Clerk. He is a former Republican member of the Missouri House of Representatives. Schoeller represented the 139th district, encompassing North Springfield and the communities of Walnut Grove, Fair Grove, and Willard in the northern half of Greene County. Schoeller also served as the Speaker Pro Tem of the House for the 96th General Assembly. On August 13, 2012, Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives Steven Tilley resigned. As Speaker Pro Tem, Schoeller held the office for one month until a replacement was named.
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Rod Jetton
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Rod Jetton is an American politician, author, and businessman. He was a Republican member of the Missouri House of Representatives who represented Missouri's 156th District from 2001 to 2009 and was Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives from 2005 to 2009. Jetton has authored four books about biblical teachings and how to recover from personal crisis.
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H. Dale Jackson
- Occupations
- Christian minister
- Biography
-
Reverend Dr. H. Dale Jackson was a Baptist minister, denominational leader and ethicist. He is most remembered for his efforts in promoting the historic distinctives of the Baptist faith; among those being the ideals of absolute separation of church and state, the authority of the Holy Scriptures, the autonomy of the local church, the priesthood of the individual, perseverance of the saints and the ordinances of believer's baptism by immersion and Holy Communion. For twenty years, he served as senior pastor of the Overland Baptist Church in St. Louis, Missouri.
General info
| Alternative names | SBU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1878 |
| Motto | Powered by Purpose |
| Colors | purple, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 325 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1600 University Ave Bolivar, Missouri, 65613-2596 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 11,000 |
| Phone | 8005265859 |