Southwest Baptist University

Bolivar, MO · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting

Southwest Baptist University, based in Bolivar, Missouri, is a private nonprofit institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 1,341 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $43,112 ten years after enrollment, which is 6% above the national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 53.2%. Mmedian graduate debt is $20,957, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.06x. The average net price after financial aid is $21,677 per year. The most popular programs include Registered Nursing, Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions, Education, Sports & Fitness, and Teacher Education.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)

$43,112

Graduation Rate

53.2%

Median Debt

$20,957

Average Net Price

$21,677

Earnings-to-Cost Ratio

0.5x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

2.06x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment

1,341

Admission Rate

68.4%

Average SAT

1088

Retention Rate

64.8%

Cost

In-State Tuition

$30,566

Out-of-State Tuition

$30,566

Pell Grant Rate

36.3%

Federal Loan Rate

50.3%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K

$21,978

Income $30K–$48K

$17,947

Income $48K–$75K

$19,633

Income $110K+

$23,857

Student Demographics

Women

65.2%

White

73.5%

Black

6.6%

Hispanic

2.2%

Asian

1.1%

Two or More Races

3.9%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)

58.9%

Accreditations

American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist (Accredited)
Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation — Music (MUS) (Accredited)

Programs (43)

Bachelor (20)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Registered Nursing	$78,525	51
Sports & Fitness	$58,770	47
Teacher Education	$36,697	35
Psychology	$43,058	29
Computer Science	$62,016	21
Business Administration & Management	$56,182	19
Secondary Education	$41,618	12
Mathematics	Not reported	11
Theological and Ministerial Studies	Not reported	10
Health Services Administration	Not reported	10
Biology	Not reported	9
Social Work	Not reported	8
Criminal Justice & Corrections	Not reported	7
Computer & Information Sciences	Not reported	6
Accounting	Not reported	5
Marketing	Not reported	5
Communications	Not reported	4
International Business	Not reported	4
English Language & Literature	Not reported	3
Chemistry	Not reported	3

Master (4)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Education	$50,567	56
Educational Administration	$56,186	22
Business Administration & Management	Not reported	10
Theological and Ministerial Studies	Not reported	5

Doctoral (3)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Educational Administration	Not reported	13
Education	$80,017	0
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions	$78,101	Not reported

First Professional (1)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions	Not reported	71

Associate (4)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Registered Nursing	$71,927	106
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment	$54,644	14
Liberal Arts & Sciences	Not reported	9
Business	Not reported	4

Graduate Certificate (1)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Educational Administration	Not reported	23

Show 10 additional programs with limited data

Program	Level	Completers
Religion	Bachelor	2
Bible/Biblical Studies	Bachelor	2
Fine Arts	Bachelor	2
Registered Nursing	Master	2
Business	Bachelor	2
History	Bachelor	2
Education	Associate	1
Teacher Education	Master	1
Fine Arts	Associate	1
Health Services Administration	Associate	1