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Southwest Baptist University
Southwest Baptist University
BOLIVAR, MO . 4 Year 3.8
#1800 in Best Colleges in America
1600 UNIVERSITY AVE BOLIVAR, MO 65613

Overview

Southwest Baptist University (SBU) is a private university with a Christian background located in Bolivar, Missouri, USA. It is committed to cultivating educational talents with professional capabilities and Christian values. Its School of Education offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses covering elementary education, secondary education, special education, educational leadership and other fields, aiming to provide students with comprehensive educational training.

SBU's educational program focuses on the combination of practice and theory. Students participate in classroom internships from their freshman year until the student teaching stage in their senior year, ensuring that they accumulate valuable teaching experience in a real environment. The school's small class teaching model and teacher-student ratio of 12:1 enable students to receive personalized guidance and support. In addition, SBU also provides flexible online and hybrid course options to facilitate students to arrange their learning progress according to their personal needs.

Rankings

  • 293

    #293 in Best Colleges for Nursing in America

  • 7

    #7 53 in Colleges with the Best Professors in America

  • 380

    #380 in Safest College Campuses in America

  • Best Colleges for Nursing in America 293 of 774
  • Safest College Campuses in America 380 of 1,306
  • Best College Athletics in America 602 of 1,344

Academics

  • C+Academics
  • BValue
  • A Diversity
  • C+Campus
  • BAthletics
  • C Party Scene
  • BProfessors
  • CLocation
  • BDorms
  • C+Campus Food
  • C+Student Life
  • A Safety

Majors

  • Nursing
    201 Graduates
  • Business
    34 Graduates
  • Psychology
    29 Graduates
  • Radiologic Technician
    23 Graduates
  • Biology
    22 Graduates
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
    22 Graduates
  • Theological and Ministerial Studies
    19 Graduates
  • Computer Science
    17 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    16 Graduates
  • Healthcare Management
    14 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 96%
    Acceptance Rate
  • $0
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    1000-1210
  • ACT Range
    18-25
  • SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
  • High School GPA
    Required
  • Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $17,806
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    52%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    93%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    1,352 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    749
  • Undergrads Over 25
    17%
  • Pell Grant
    49%
  • Varsity Athletes
    27%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    9:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    Great Lakes Valley Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)

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