About Southwest Baptist University

Founded in 1878, Southwest Baptist University. is a Private college. Located in Missouri, which is a city setting in Missouri, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 2,973 full time undergraduate students, and 718 full time graduate students.

The Southwest Baptist University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 15:1. There are 129 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Southwest Baptist University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate89%
Application Deadline
Application Fee30
SAT Range860-1100
ACT Range19-25

Admissions at SBU are considered Less Selective, with ,17% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 25 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

79% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 47% were in the top quarter, and 24% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Southwest Baptist University.

14%
“We”re apathetic”
29%
“We know about current events and vote”
57%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
7%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
64%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
29%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
29%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
71%
“I feel extremely safe”
36%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
29%
“We bought the gear”
36%
“We live for the big game”
7%
“It”s not really our thing”
14%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
64%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
14%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
14%
“Available in class”
29%
“They keep regular office hours”
57%
“They”re always available”
71%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
21%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
7%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
29%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
50%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
21%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
43%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
57%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
14%
“We”re apathetic”
29%
“We know about current events and vote”
57%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
7%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
64%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
29%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
29%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
71%
“I feel extremely safe”
36%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
29%
“We bought the gear”
36%
“We live for the big game”
7%
“It”s not really our thing”
14%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
64%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
14%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
14%
“Available in class”
29%
“They keep regular office hours”
57%
“They”re always available”
71%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
21%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
7%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
29%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
50%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
21%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
43%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
57%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    42 Students rated on-campus housing 3.8 stars. 24 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    32 Students rated off-campus housing 3.7 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    46 Students rated campus food 2.9 stars. 13 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    48 Students rated campus facilities 4.1 stars. 38 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    48 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 58 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    47 Students rated school activities 4 stars. 36 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    47 Students rated local services 4.3 stars. 55 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    48 Students rated academics 4.2 stars. 42 % gave the school a 5.0.

Southwest Baptist University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Southwest Baptist University?

18 Students rated Southwest Baptist University

Sierra - 07/29/2024

My opinion of Southwest Baptist University is overall a good one. There are some ups and downs with my university, but that will be found anywhere. All the teachers are wonderful to be around and learn from, but the students are a little bit difficult to understand. Some are mean, some are nice, and some should not be at a Baptist university, but that is not for me to judge. The facilities are great, but I do think they are a little outdated, especially for the some of our athletic programs. The food is amazing, and the lovely people who are there for special diet accommodations deserve more credit. The student life is eventful and bubbly, and those who enjoy the social scene would love Southwest Baptist University.

Savannah - 07/17/2020

I absolutely love it! The Christian element encourages me so much and the people and professor are amazing! The professor will always be there for you and encourage you to keep going. Since the class are smaller then they have more time for individuals. The atmosphere is wonderful!

Zikia - 04/27/2020

Southwest Baptist has allowed me to meet a large amount of God-fearing people and enabled me to grow in my faith. SBU was not my dream school and due to other factors, I went and fell in love with it. I came in with a lot of stereotypes about going to a Christian university, but they knocked down all the barriers and I love the environment and the staff is helpful at any time.

Iosif - 02/04/2020

I think it is a healthy environment for students to grow and learn.

Southwest Baptist University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Southwest Baptist University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Southwest Baptist University is 89%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    I would tell myself not to worry about going off to college. It is diffferent but a great new chapter to my life. Just live it up college is a time to re-event yourself. Just have fun and be yourself. You learn alot and just don't shut down and lock yourself in your room.

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  3. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    Theres not much I didnt know before coming. My softball coach, who attended the school as well had me fairly prepared. If I had to pick though it would be lack of diversity because I come from a big city, and then came to a small town.

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  4. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    I personally wouldn't know very well what is truly worst about SBU because I am not very invested in the campus life. I live off-campus and am relatively reclusive outside of attending classes, so my lack of investment is a fault of my own rather than the college. I personally dislike the presence of the football program as it seems to only drain funds on the college.

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  5. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    SBU is primarily known as a conservative, Christian private university with caring faculty and staff, and excellent programs in physical therapy, education, and business.

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  6. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Southwest Baptist University is a caring faith based academic community that offers a wide variety of fields of study.

    Read all 7 answers

  7. What's unique about your campus?

    The best thing about my school is the community feel of the the college. It produces the movers and shakers of tomorrow by instilling a desire to be global leaders while keeping life personal.

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  8. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    That it is small and fits me. The school goes out it's way to help students fit in during freshmen year. They have even created a new program that each dorm has taken and fit it to themselves. My dorm had the big sister program, it turned out good and more people are planning to stay in the dorm.

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  9. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are highly encouraging and hard-working students who always seem to know the right thing to say when you need a kind or uplifting word. They are also very supportive and intelligent individuals.

    Read all 6 answers

  10. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    Nothing , because is great. What can you say about your school if it is what you are looking for??

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  11. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Southwest Baptist University is a Christ-centered college which is the main reason I decided on attending there. My faith is very important to me and I believe SBU helps prepare me to be someone who is Christ-centered as well.

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  12. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    This is a Baptist school so anyone who doesn't want to conform to the rules of this school shouldn't attend.

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  13. What kind of person should attend this school?

    I believe that all students can attend this school. The campus and school are very oriented toward a Christian lfestyle but the main goal of the University is to prepare students for life out of school. The people here are interesting, helpful, god loving people that want to pursue a career like any other student. It is a great campus for student activities, school spirit, class and major selection, as well as participating in athletics. Overall, it is a University that all students are worthy of.

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  14. What are your classes like?

    The classes have a small number of students, which is great for learning. A typical general education class has around 20-30 students usually, with the classes like biology having a higher number of students. Now that I am into classes for my major, I usually have classes with about 10 people. That number varies between majors. I personally love the class sizes and how the teachers know me by name.

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Student Body

Students

64%

female

36%

male

2,973

Total Undergrad Enrollment

718

Total Grad Students

20%

Out-Of-State

79%

In-State

1%

International

Organizations

25

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

30%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
N/A
% Black or African-American
5%
% Hispanic/Latino
2%
% White or Caucasian
70%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending Southwest Baptist University receive some sort of financial aid. 67% were awarded federal grants. While 67% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$22,440

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,500

Books and Supplies

$7,460

Room and Board

31,400

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$14,975
$30 - $48K
$14,391
$48 - $75K
$15,583
$75 - $110K
$18,627
$110K & UP
$19,609

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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