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The campus of Southwest Baptist University is in Bolivar, Missouri, which is a town not particularly near any major cities. Its Southern Baptist nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Southwest Baptist University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.
Southwest Baptist University is known for its programs in education and teaching and nursing and emergency medicine.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 460. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 470 and 590.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, Southwest Baptist University had 3,440 students enrolled (2,521 full-time equivalent).
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Southwest Baptist University offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Southwest Baptist University values student athletics, and belongs to the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Southwest Baptist University is a Christ-centered, caring academic community preparing students to be servant leaders in a global society."
More complete details are provided below.
Southwest Baptist University
1600 University Ave
Bolivar, MO 65613-2596
General Phone: (800) 526-5859
Admissions Phone: (417) 328-1810
Financial Aid Phone: (417) 328-1822
http://www.sbuniv.edu
Southwest Baptist University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 394 | education, educational administration, elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, social science teaching, music teaching, middle school teaching, art education |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 116 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Therapy And Counseling | 70 | psychology, physical therapy, psychology courses |
| Business And Management | 62 | business management, accounting, business |
| Liberal Arts | 42 | general studies, English, sociology, history, Spanish language, political science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 40 | theological and ministerial studies, bible studies, religion, religious music, religious education, theology and religious vocations, theology, missionary studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 23 | sports and fitness management, parks and recreation studies, athletic trainer, health and physical education |
| Science | 16 | biology, chemistry |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 8 | corrections and criminal justice |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 8 | computer science, computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Media | 6 | communication studies |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 5 | commercial art |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Medical Adminstration | 2 | health care facilities management |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | occupational safety tech |
| Family And Social Work | 0 | human services |
Number of programs and degrees for Southwest Baptist University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 352 | 5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 345 | 41 |
| Associate's degree | 111 | 6 |
In 2005, Southwest Baptist University had a total enrollment of 3,440 students (2,521 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 67% |
| Graduate | 33% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 30% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 74% |
| Texas | 5% |
| Kansas | 5% |
| Illinois | 4% |
| Iowa | 3% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 55 % |
Southwest Baptist University offers campus housing for 1,126 of its 2,521 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Bolivar, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Missouri Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 725 | 675 | 93% | 359 | 53% |
| Men | 297 | 272 | 92% | 165 | 61% |
| Women | 428 | 403 | 94% | 194 | 48% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 13% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 91% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (417) 328-1810
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 12,450 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,450 |
| Room and board | $ 3,950 |
| Room charge | $ 2,050 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,900 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid:
Southwest Baptist University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 250200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (417) 328-1822
Southwest Baptist University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 4 | $61,625 | 3 | $76,184 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $54,038 | 3 | $54,481 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $53,794 | 3 | $42,119 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $30,253 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 12 | $54,579 | 12 | $50,759 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 16 | $49,434 | 7 | $47,554 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 17 | $40,886 | 4 | $37,881 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 15 | $36,028 | 11 | $33,855 |
| Instructor | academic year | 10 | $31,979 | 11 | $28,483 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 58 | $40,452 | 33 | $35,458 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Basketball | Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Baseball | Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Track | Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 124 | 88 | 212 |
| Football | 69 | 0 | 69 |
| Basketball | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| Track | 11 | 10 | 21 |
| Baseball | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| All Other Sports | 13 | 64 | 77 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Science Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southwest Baptist University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Southern Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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