Southwest Baptist University
PrivateBolivar, MO
Southwest Baptist University, in Bolivar, MO, is a private small school, enrolling around 1,341 students. Southwest Baptist University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 68%. Its highest-earning reported major is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Health Professions and Related Programs), where graduates report median earnings of $78,525/year four years out. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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Paying it back
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Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Southwest Baptist University's acceptance rate?
Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, MO admits approximately 68% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Southwest Baptist University?
Admitted students at Southwest Baptist University typically score between 810–1210 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Southwest Baptist University?
Admitted students at Southwest Baptist University typically score between 17–26 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Southwest Baptist University cost?
Southwest Baptist University's total cost of attendance is reported at $40,301 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Southwest Baptist University require students to live on campus?
No -- Southwest Baptist University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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