Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, MO
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,700
Graduate Enrollment: 608
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Southern Baptist
Campus Details
Town: Distant (in urban cluster more than 10 miles and up to 35 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 96.21%
Male/Female: 35% / 65% (2017)
First generation college students: 35.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 17.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.6% (2013)
Test scores for admission: Required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 58.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 31.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 18.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 12.1% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 75.2%
Black: 4.7%
Hispanic: 3.8%
Asian: 1.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 2.5%
Non-resident alien: 2.2%
Unknown race: 9.8%
Black: 4.7%
Hispanic: 3.8%
Asian: 1.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 2.5%
Non-resident alien: 2.2%
Unknown race: 9.8%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $36,077
In-State tuition: $26,128Out-of-State tuition: $26,128
Estimated books and supplies: $1,500 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $8,150 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,000 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $7,884 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,000 (2022)
Average Family Income: $58,822 (2017)
Median Family Income: $35,564 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 37.1%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 50.8%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $20,957 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $222 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $16,465 |
| $30k-48k | $14,809 |
| $48k-75k | $16,988 |
| $75k-110k | $20,468 |
| $110k+ | $19,026 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 39%6-year graduation rate: 52%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 95.7% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $20,957 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $7,444 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $14,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $14,990 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 70.5% (2015) |
| @3 year | 73.8% (2017) |
| @5 year | 81.9% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 46.0% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 46.7% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $40,168 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $45,598 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 13 | $71,818 ($5,985) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 9 | $53,358 ($4,447) | |||
| Associate's Degree | Education, General. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 79 | $153 | $41,740 ($3,478) | $44,126 ($3,677) | |
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 22 | $253 | $51,658 ($4,305) | $57,709 ($4,809) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 22 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 47 | $21,250 | $244 | $28,425 ($2,369) | $30,284 ($2,524) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 26 | $25,762 | $273 | $31,460 ($2,622) | $34,701 ($2,892) |
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature/Letters, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 14 | $40,436 ($3,370) | |||
| Associate's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 133 | $27,408 | $197 | $51,647 ($4,304) | $53,181 ($4,432) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 55 | $29,171 | $237 | $56,259 ($4,688) | $60,937 ($5,078) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 14 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 36 | $33,527 ($2,794) | |||
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 25 | $19,550 | $207 | $28,566 ($2,381) | $39,445 ($3,287) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religious/Sacred Music. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 27 | $26,348 | $249 | $28,249 ($2,354) | $38,084 ($3,174) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 12 | $26,000 | $265 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 13 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 18 | $20,000 | $148 | $40,009 ($3,334) | $35,764 ($2,980) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 4 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 78 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 3 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $51,165Full time faculty: 49%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 11.0
School's endowment start of year: $30,871,530 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $39,650,697 (2022)