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Southwest Baptist University

country rank  1351
world rank  4730

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University Overview

Established in 1878, Southwest Baptist University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the rural setting of the medium-sized town of Bolivar (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Missouri. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Springfield, Salem, Mountain View. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Higher Learning Commission, Southwest Baptist University (SBU) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Baptist religion. Southwest Baptist University (SBU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 141 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

University Identity

Name
Acronym SBU
Founded 1878
Motto Powered by Purpose
Colours Purple and white

University Location

Address 1600 University Avenue
Bolivar (population range: 10,000-49,999)
65613-2596 Missouri
United States
T +1 (888) 526-5859
F +1 (417) 328 1808
Other locations Springfield, Salem, Mountain View

Study Areas and Degree Levels

uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix™
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
B&S
L&C
M&H
Eng
S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of Southwest Baptist University for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 over 20,000 US$
(14,700 Euro)		 2,500-5,000 US$
(1,800-3,700 Euro)
International
students		 over 20,000 US$
(14,700 Euro)		 2,500-5,000 US$
(1,800-3,700 Euro)

Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Southwest Baptist University's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender Men and Women (coed)
International Students Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate 60-70%
Admission Office 1600 University Avenue
Bolivar 65613-2596
+1 (417) 328 1810
800 526 5859

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the Southwest Baptist University's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment 3,000-3,999
Academic Staff 200-299
Control Type Private
Entity Type Non-Profit
Academic Calendar Semesters
Campus Setting Rural
Religious Affiliation Christian-Baptist Christian-Baptist Southern Baptist Convention - www.sbc.net

Facilities and Services

Library Yes Go to Southwest Baptist University's Library
Housing Yes
Sport Facilities Yes
Financial Aids Yes
Study Abroad Yes
Distance Learning Yes

Important: please contact or visit the official website of Southwest Baptist University for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission


Year of first Accreditation

1957


Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

  • Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
  • Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
  • Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
  • National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
  • Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
  • Council of Social Work Education (CSWE)
  • Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
  • The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)

Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially accredit, charter, license or, more generally, recognize Southwest Baptist University as a whole (Institutional Accreditation or Recognition) or its specific programs/courses (Programmatic Accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Memberships and Affiliations section below. Please report errors and additions taking into consideration the above criteria.

Memberships and Affiliations

  • Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

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Site last updated: Wednesday, 8 May 2019

This University profile has been officially reviewed and updated by Southwest Baptist University's representatives.
Please visit the official website of Southwest Baptist University to make sure the University information provided is up-to-date. The uniRank University Ranking™ is not an academic ranking and should not be adopted as the main criteria for selecting a higher education organization where to enroll.


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