Southwest Baptist University
Location and Contact Information
1600 University AveBolivar, MO 65613-2596
USA
Main Tel: (800) 526-5859
Web Site
The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.
Overview
Southwest Baptist University, also known as SBU, is a private university situated in Bolivar, Missouri, United States. It was established in 1878. The university records an enrollment of over 3,500 students every year. The campus spreads across an area of more than 150 acres. SBU offers classes in several other campuses located in Bolivar, Mountain View, Salem, and Springfield. The university comprises of the following colleges:
- College of Business and Computer Science
- College of Science and Mathematics
- Courts Redford College of Theology and Ministry
- Geneva Casebolt College of Music, Arts and Letters
- Lewis E. Schollian College of Education and Social Sciences
- St. John's College of Nursing and Health Services
Southwest Baptist University has an active and impressive student administration. Some of SBU's clubs and organizations are the Fencing Club, Habit for Humanity, and International Club.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Southern Baptist religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in education and teaching, religion and philosophy, and nursing and emergency medicine.
- High female/male ratio.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Large number of students.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Masters Colleges and Universities II.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
- ROTC.
- Athlete financial aid is awarded.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 16,530 |
| Room | $ 2,820 |
| Board | $ 2,650 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid
Southwest Baptist University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 99% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 97% | $9,418 |
| Institutional Grant | 83% | $7,502 |
| Federal Grant | 32% | $3,692 |
| Pell Grant | 27% | $3,506 |
| Other Federal Grant | 28% | $821 |
| State or Local Grant | 38% | $4,415 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 65% | $6,750 |
| Federal Loan | 65% | $6,413 |
| Other Loan | 3% | $6,569 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Southwest Baptist University:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trevecca Nazarene University | Nashville, TN | 2,366 |
| 2 | Union University | Jackson, TN | 3,655 |
| 3 | Campbellsville University | Campbellsville, KY | 2,830 |
| 4 | Lincoln Memorial University | Harrogate, TN | 3,365 |
| 5 | Athens State University | Athens, AL | 3,330 |
| 6 | Saint Josephs College-Suffolk Campus | Patchogue, NY | 4,211 |
| 7 | McKendree University | Lebanon, IL | 3,257 |
| 8 | University of Rio Grande | Rio Grande, OH | 1,967 |
| 9 | Missouri Baptist University | Saint Louis, MO | 4,614 |
| 10 | Edgewood College | Madison, WI | 2,544 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 312 | 48 |
| Master | 220 | 3 |
| Associate | 179 | 5 |
| Doctorate (Professional Practice) | 36 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 34 | 1 |
| 2-4 year degree | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 63 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 30 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 33 |
Students
Student enrollment was 3,656 in 2009-2010 (3,086 full-time equivalent).
About 48% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 52% of the class.
Undergrads are 68% of enrolled students and graduate students are 32%.
Students under 25 years old represent 61% of the student body. About 10% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 90% Women 95% All 92%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 410-560 Math 450-600
Room and Board
Southwest Baptist University provides on-campus housing for 1,104 of its 3,086 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 20 meals weekly.
Athletics
School sports include football (Division II Independents), basketball (Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association), baseball (Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association), and track (Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association).
The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 43 male students received the aid (men were 58% of those receiving aid) and 31 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 42% of students receiving such aid) .
Graduate School Focus
Southwest Baptist University offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Professional Practice).
The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Postbaccalaureate Professional (Education Dominant).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
ART STUDIES
- Art/Art Studies
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Finance
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Art Teacher Education
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Education
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Music Teacher Education
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Social Science Teacher Education
- Superintendency and Educational System Administration
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Human Services
LIBERAL ARTS
- English Language and Literature
- English Language and Literature/Letters
- General Studies
- History
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
- Mathematics
MEDIA
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MUSIC
- Music
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
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Office Management and Supervision
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
- Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Psychology