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SOUTHWEST BAPTIST UNIVERSITY (SBU)

  • 1600 University Ave
  • Bolivar, MO 65613
  • OPEID College Code: 00250200
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  • General Phone: (800) 526-5859
  • President: C Pat Taylor
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Professional
  • Local Area: Distant Town
  • Student Enrollment: 3,716
  • College Alias: SBU
  • College Mascot: Bearcats
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Southwest Baptist University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Army
    Religious Affiliation
  • Southern Baptist
    Mission Statement
  • Southwest Baptist University is a Christ-centered, caring academic community preparing students to be servant leaders in a global society.
Accreditation
  • North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Postbaccalaureate Professional (Education Dominant)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
 
 
 
Southwest Baptist University Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Recommended
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Recommended
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
    • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants7518661,617
Number Granted Admission (%)674 (90%)819 (95%)1,493 (92%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)221 (33%)237 (29%)458 (31%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam399%
ACT ® Exam43395%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading410560
SAT ® Math450600
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite2026
ACT ® English2027
ACT ® Math1926
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving65%32%38%83%
Avg Amount Receiving$6,750$3,692$4,415$7,502
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)4.8%4.2%2.9%
Number in Default323331
Number in Repayment6647681,034
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$16,530$15,704$14,950
In-State Tuition and Fees$16,530$15,704$14,950
Out of State Tuition and Fees$16,530$15,704$14,950
Books and Supplies$1,000$1,000$1,000
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$5,470$5,166$4,550
Other Expenses$2,000$2,000$2,000
Off Campus
Room and Board$6,568$6,568$6,183
Other Expenses$2,000$2,000$2,000
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$2,000$2,000$2,000
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$25,000$23,870$22,500
In-State$25,000$23,870$22,500
Out of State$25,000$23,870$22,500
Off Campus
In-District$26,098$25,272$24,133
In-State$26,098$25,272$24,133
Out of State$26,098$25,272$24,133
Off Campus with Family
In-District$19,530$18,704$17,950
In-State$19,530$18,704$17,950
Out of State$19,530$18,704$17,950
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateAssociateBachelorMasterDoctor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology Degree--12--
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting Degree--13--
Business Administration Degree--2613-
Commerce Degree-3---
Finance Degree-----
International Business Degree--1--
Marketing Degree-----
Office Management Degree-----
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Degree--10--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Degree--5--
Computer Science Degree--4--
 
Education
Art Teacher Education Degree--2--
Chemistry Teacher Education Degree-----
Education Degree--4160-
Education Administration Degree---47-
Elementary Education Degree--37--
Mathematics Teacher Education Degree-----
Music Teacher Education Degree--6--
Physical Education Degree--6--
Social Science Teacher Education Degree--11--
Superintendency and Educational System Administration Degree34----
Middle School Education Degree--6--
 
Engineering Technology
Occupational Safety and Health Technology Degree-----
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree--6--
English Language and Literature, Letters, Other Degree-----
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature Degree-----
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Athletic Training Degree--8--
Emergency Medical Technology Degree-1---
Nursing Degree-15633--
 
History
History Degree--9--
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree-----
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Studies Degree-19---
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree--5--
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Religious Studies Degree--5--
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree-----
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree--33--
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Human Services Degree-----
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education Degree-----
Parks and Recreation Degree--4--
Sport and Fitness Administration, Management Degree--5--
 
Security and Protective Services
Law Enforcement Administration Degree--9--
 
Social Sciences
Political Science Degree--2--
Sociology Degree--6--
 
Theology and Religious Vocations
Missions, Missionary Studies and Missiology Degree-----
Religious Education Degree-----
Religious, Sacred Music Degree--2--
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other Degree--27--
Theology Degree-----
Biblical Studies Degree--7--
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Commercial and Advertising Art Degree--4--
Drama Degree--2--
Music Degree--1--
Art Studies Degree--1--
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 3,716
    • Undergraduate: 2,924 Graduate: 792
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 1,243 Female: 2,473
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 1,016 Female: 1,908
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 227 Female: 565
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,210 Part-Time: 1,506
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,007 Part-Time: 917
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 203 Part-Time: 589
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien310.8%
American Indian310.8%
Black1193%
Asian240.6%
Hispanic411%
White2,89078%
Unknown58016%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 181163%
Ages 18-1972620%
Ages 20-2176221%
Ages 22-2467518%
Ages 25-2949813%
Ages 30-342948%
Ages 35-392767%
Ages 40-492657%
Ages 50-651013%
Age Over 6520.05%
Age Unknown10.03%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees415307108
Faculty Status21912891
Tenured Faculty6565-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service21712691
Primarily Instruction21712691
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial4040-
Other Professionals47443
Technical and/or Paraprofessional1119714
Clerical And Secretarial45396
Skilled Crafts17116
Service and/or Maintenance30291
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$46,049 (100)$47,589 (62)$43,535 (38)
Professor$57,236 (26)$57,985 (18)$55,553 (8)
Associate Professor$46,886 (15)$46,543 (12)$48,257 (3)
Assistant Professor$43,563 (36)$44,401 (21)$42,389 (15)
Instructor$37,459 (21)$38,607 (10)$36,416 (11)
Lecturer$29,263 (2)$29,815 (1)$28,711 (1)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$58,271 (26)$64,021 (11)$54,054 (15)
Professor$74,144 (11)$71,282 (7)$79,153 (4)
Associate Professor$73,537 (2)- (-)$73,537 (2)
Assistant Professor$51,739 (5)$64,162 (2)$43,457 (3)
Instructor$36,710 (8)$38,465 (2)$36,125 (6)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$46,385 (126)$48,312 (73)$43,731 (53)
Professor$58,256 (37)$58,079 (25)$58,623 (12)
Associate Professor$48,448 (17)$46,543 (12)$53,021 (5)
Assistant Professor$43,413 (41)$45,105 (23)$41,250 (18)
Instructor$35,412 (29)$37,418 (12)$33,995 (17)
Lecturer$29,263 (2)$29,815 (1)$28,711 (1)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$2,220,245$1,334,847$885,398
Ratio (%)100%60%40%
 
Participants
All Athletes350219131
Unduplicated Athletes348218130
Baseball3333-
Basketball411922
All Track Combined663531
Football115115-
Golf88-
Soccer30-30
Softball26-26
Tennis1697
Volleyball15-15
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$36,675$32,102
Assistant Coaches-$16,732$9,247
 
Coaches
All Coaches371918
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball734
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches523
All Track Combined523
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches312
Football77-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches66-
Golf22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Soccer4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Tennis422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 68%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 67%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students47%
 
By Gender
Male38%
Female53%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien100%
American Indian-
Black33%
Asian67%
Hispanic29%
White48%
Unknown20%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less35%
5 Years44%
6 Years45%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related1-
Liquor Related1-
On Campus
Drug Related1-
Liquor Related31
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape-2
Non-Forcible Rape-1
Burglary2127
On Campus
Forcible Rape-2
Non-Forcible Rape-1
Burglary2639
Vehicle Theft13
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