Southwest Baptist University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5328 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1496 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1416 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #33 of 67 | In Missouri |
| #4797 of 6,493 | For Sociology |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Southern Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 1,836
- Graduates
- 550
- 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% | 99% |
| Applicants | 881 | 370 | 511 |
| Admissions | 877 | 369 | 508 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 267 | 125 | 142 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 16 | 3 | 13 |
763 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
311 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
19 or 7%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 928
or below
75% of them
had 1148
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Southwest Baptist University are 928-1148 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
173 or 61%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Southwest Baptist University are 19-25 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | 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 | 1670 (70%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 415 (17%) |
| Black or African American | 99 (4%) |
| Hispanic | 76 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 44 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 36 (2%) |
| Asian | 28 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Southwest Baptist University is $18,926 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 | $21,402 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,621 |
| $48-75K | $15,928 |
| $75-110K | $20,304 |
| $110K+ | $19,692 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $25,990 | $5,136 |
| Tuition in-state | $25,990 | $5,136 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $25,990 | $5,136 |
| Fee in-district | $1,048 | $384 |
| Fee in-state | $1,048 | $384 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,048 | $384 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 913 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,290 |
| Room charge | $3,400 |
| Meal charge | $4,890 |
Southwest Baptist University majors
Southwest Baptist University has granted 329 bachelor's degrees across 42 programs, 163 master's across 6 programs, and 91 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 | 127 | 63 | 3 | |
| Education, General | 1 | 98 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 77 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 41 | 14 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 21 | 13 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 21 | |||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 20 | 1 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 20 | |||
| Psychology, General | 20 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 19 | |||
| Computer Science | 18 | |||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 13 | |||
| Social Work | 12 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 11 | |||
| General Studies | 10 | |||
| Accounting | 9 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 9 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 4 | 4 | ||
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 7 | |||
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration & Management | 7 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 7 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 4 | |||
| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | 1 | 3 | ||
| Marketing, Other | 4 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Music, General | 4 | |||
| Organizational Communication, General | 4 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 4 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 3 | |||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 3 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 3 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 2 | |||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 2 | |||
| Accounting and Related Services, Other | 1 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Financial Mathematics | 1 | |||
| History, General | 1 | |||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 1 | |||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 1 | |||
| Speech Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 156 | 329 | 163 | 91 |
Southwest Baptist University has a graduation rate of 43%, which is among the 29% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 43% | 38% | 48% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Southwest Baptist University has published 291 scientific papers with 2,842 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Medicine, Biology, Political Science, Philosophy, Psychology, Law, Environmental Science, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 3 | 14 |
| 1992 | 2 | 7 |
| 1993 | 1 | 7 |
| 1994 | 3 | 13 |
| 1995 | 2 | 16 |
| 1996 | 6 | 8 |
| 1997 | 1 | 6 |
| 1998 | 2 | 14 |
| 1999 | 1 | 4 |
| 2000 | 5 | 12 |
| 2001 | 4 | 20 |
| 2002 | 7 | 10 |
| 2003 | 4 | 20 |
| 2004 | 7 | 33 |
| 2005 | 5 | 30 |
| 2006 | 11 | 39 |
| 2007 | 5 | 37 |
| 2008 | 8 | 49 |
| 2009 | 7 | 61 |
| 2010 | 9 | 69 |
| 2011 | 10 | 81 |
| 2012 | 12 | 98 |
| 2013 | 7 | 121 |
| 2014 | 19 | 120 |
| 2015 | 16 | 105 |
| 2016 | 14 | 110 |
| 2017 | 10 | 123 |
| 2018 | 13 | 122 |
| 2019 | 8 | 216 |
| 2020 | 16 | 267 |
| 2021 | 13 | 304 |
| 2022 | 11 | 307 |
| 2023 | 9 | 260 |
Notable alumni
-
Roy Blunt
- Enrolled in Southwest Baptist University
- In 1970 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- politicianteacher
- 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
- authorpastorcivil 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.
-
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.
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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.
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 | 317 |
| 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 |