Southwest Baptist University Rankings

Rank | Ranking |
---|---|
#4340 of 14,131 | In the World |
#1224 of 2,597 | In North America |
#1150 of 2,496 | In the United States |
#21 of 67 | In Missouri |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Southern Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 73%
- Undergraduates
- 2,379
- Graduates
- 660
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.sbuniv.edu
Southwest Baptist University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
Total | Men | Women | |
---|---|---|---|
Acceptance Rate | 73% | 76% | 72% |
Applicants | 1,542 | 573 | 969 |
Admissions | 1,131 | 437 | 694 |
Freshmen enrolled full time | 336 | 150 | 186 |
Freshmen enrolled part time | 20 | 3 | 17 |
902 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
309 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
50 or 14%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 950
or below
75% of them
had 1153
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Southwest Baptist University are 950-1153 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
296 or 83%
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 |
College-preparatory program | Recommended |
Recommendations | Recommended |
Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
White | 2030 (67%) |
---|---|
Race or Ethnicity unknown | 664 (22%) |
Black or African American | 112 (4%) |
Hispanic | 92 (3%) |
Nonresident Alien | 53 (2%) |
Two or more races | 34 (1%) |
Asian | 30 (1%) |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.2%) |
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Average costs by household income
<$30K | $16,346 |
---|---|
$30-48K | $14,908 |
$48-75K | $15,408 |
$75-110K | $19,411 |
$110K+ | $20,870 |
Tuition and fees
Undergraduates | Graduates | |
---|---|---|
Tuition in-district | $24,500 | $5,064 |
Tuition in-state | $24,500 | $5,064 |
Tuition out-of-state | $24,500 | $5,064 |
Fee in-district | $1,008 | $359 |
Fee in-state | $1,008 | $359 |
Fee out-of-state | $1,008 | $359 |
Room and board price
Dormitory capacity | 1,019 |
---|---|
Combined charge for room and board | $8,040 |
Room charge | $3,400 |
Meal charge | $4,640 |
Southwest Baptist University Majors
Major | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
---|---|---|---|---|
Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 136 | 56 | 6 | |
Education, General | 3 | 73 | 13 | |
Physical Therapy & Therapist | 75 | |||
Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 50 | |||
Elementary Education and Teaching | 31 | |||
Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 27 | |||
Business Administration and Management, General | 5 | 19 | ||
Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 21 | |||
Psychology, General | 15 | |||
Social Work | 15 | |||
Computer Science | 11 | |||
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | 2 | 9 | ||
Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 10 | |||
Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 9 | |||
Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 9 | |||
General Studies | 8 | |||
Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 7 | |||
Religious Education | 7 | |||
Computer and Information Sciences, General | 6 | |||
History, General | 6 | |||
Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 6 | |||
Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 6 | |||
Accounting | 5 | |||
Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 5 | |||
International Business & Trade & Commerce | 5 | |||
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 5 | |||
Political Science and Government, General | 5 | |||
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 4 | 1 | ||
Business & Commerce, General | 1 | 3 | ||
English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 4 | |||
Organizational Communication, General | 4 | |||
Athletic Training & Trainer | 3 | |||
Bible & Biblical Studies | 3 | |||
Finance, General | 3 | |||
Mathematics, General | 3 | |||
Missions & Missionary Studies | 3 | |||
Accounting and Related Services, Other | 2 | |||
Art & Art Studies, General | 2 | |||
Commercial and Advertising Art | 2 | |||
Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 2 | |||
Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | |||
Music Teacher Education | 2 | |||
Public Relations & Image Management | 2 | |||
Social Science Teacher Education | 2 | |||
Art Teacher Education | 1 | |||
Biology Teacher Education | 1 | |||
Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 | |||
Chemistry, General | 1 | |||
English Language and Literature, General | 1 | |||
English Language and Literature & Letters, Other | 1 | |||
Music, General | 1 | |||
Religious & Sacred Music | 1 | |||
Sociology, General | 1 | |||
Grand Total | 171 | 309 | 155 | 88 |
Total | Men | Women | |
---|---|---|---|
Graduation rate | 48% | 41% | 53% |
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Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
Year | Publications | Citations |
---|---|---|
1996 | 3 | 1 |
1997 | 9 | 1 |
1998 | 10 | 7 |
1999 | 6 | 13 |
2000 | 15 | 28 |
2001 | 9 | 55 |
2002 | 13 | 81 |
2003 | 10 | 119 |
2004 | 11 | 133 |
2005 | 8 | 189 |
2006 | 15 | 206 |
2007 | 13 | 246 |
2008 | 14 | 259 |
2009 | 17 | 320 |
2010 | 11 | 338 |
2011 | 12 | 395 |
2012 | 20 | 452 |
2013 | 9 | 481 |
2014 | 22 | 579 |
2015 | 19 | 596 |
2016 | 18 | 566 |
2017 | 16 | 566 |
2018 | 20 | 632 |
2019 | 17 | 676 |
2020 | 14 | 1026 |
2021 | 26 | 1203 |
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 serving as the senior United States senator for Missouri, a seat he was first elected to in 2010. 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).
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Darrin Patrick
- Years
- 1970-2020 (aged 50)
- Occupations
- civil 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.
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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.
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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 |
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Founded | 1878 |
Motto | Powered by Purpose |
Colors | purple, white |
Academic Calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
Total FTE staff | 388 |
Carnegie Classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and Contacts
Address | 1600 University Ave Bolivar, Missouri, 65613-2596 United States |
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City population | 11,000 |
Phone | 8005265859 |
Fax | +1 (417) 328 1808 |