Southwest Baptist University
Faith-based college · Bolivar, MO · 1,341 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
68%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
810–1210
ACT (middle 50%)
17–26
Average net price
$21,174
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$43,607
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
43%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Southwest Baptist University?
Southwest Baptist University accepts about 68 of every 100 applicants (68%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 810 and 1210 on the SAT. A score at or above 1210 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 810, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 17–26.
The latest federal data says Southwest Baptist University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Southwest Baptist University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Southwest Baptist University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $43,607 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $21,174 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $31,500 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$31,500
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$31,500
- Room & board$10,000
- Total cost of attendance$43,607
- Average net price after grants$21,174
Popular majors
Health Professions & Nursing, Education, Parks, Recreation & Fitness, Business.
Southwest Baptist University FAQ
- What is Southwest Baptist University's acceptance rate?
- 68% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Southwest Baptist University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 810–1210. Aim for 1210 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Southwest Baptist University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 17–26.
- Is Southwest Baptist University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Southwest Baptist University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Southwest Baptist University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Southwest Baptist University cost?
- About $43,607 a year before aid; $21,174 on average after grants.
- What is Southwest Baptist University's FAFSA school code?
- 002502. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Southwest Baptist University receives your information.
- What is Southwest Baptist University's graduation rate?
- 43% of students finish within six years.
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