Southwest Baptist University (SBU) was founded in 1878 by a group of dedicated Baptists. Located in Bolivar, Missouri, the school began as a small academy offering instruction in Bible studies and other basic subjects. Later, the school was granted college status and changed its name to Southwest Baptist College in 1905. In 1989, the college was granted university status and changed its name to Southwest Baptist University.

Throughout its history, SBU has remained committed to providing quality education with a distinctly Christian emphasis. The university offers over 80 undergraduate and graduate programs of study including business administration, education, nursing, communication sciences and disorders, and more. SBU provides students with an exceptional educational experience that combines academic excellence with spiritual growth opportunities through chapel services and student organizations like Fellowship of Christian Athletes. The university also offers a variety of extracurricular activities such as intramural sports and student clubs for those interested in theatre or music.

Today SBU is a vibrant community with over 3,000 students from all 50 states and several countries around the world studying on campus or online in many different programs at both the undergraduate or graduate level. With its commitment to academic excellence combined with opportunities for spiritual growth, SBU continues to be an ideal place for students seeking an education rooted firmly in faith while preparing them for lives of service and leadership both inside and outside the classroom. Check USPRIVATESCHOOLSFINDER.COM for a list of private schools in Missouri by county.

Southwest Baptist University, as one of the top colleges ranked by major educational institutions, has impressed us by its high selectivity and student friendly application process during admissions. The following tables detail 2018 class profile, including total applications received, average high school GPA, SAT scores/ACT scores, and acceptance rates of Southwest Baptist University. To learn more about GPA, SAT and ACT scores information, please follow the links below. If you want to find even more about Southwest Baptist University, such as tuition fees and scholarships, you can click the link after tables to visit the school’s official website.

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Admissions Stats

Southwest Baptist University is an excellent option for students looking for a quality education. It has a total enrollment of approximately 4,000 students and offers more than 70 undergraduate programs, including degree completion and graduate programs. The university boasts a student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1, which ensures that each student receives individualized attention from professors. Additionally, the university provides numerous resources to help students succeed in their studies. This includes academic advising, career advising, tutoring services, and library resources. Furthermore, SBU has an admissions rate of approximately 60%, indicating that the university is selective in its admissions process. The average GPA for admitted students is 3.4 and the mean SAT score is 1150-1250 points. These figures demonstrate that SBU is an academically rigorous school that requires its applicants to possess strong academic records. Moreover, the university has a diverse student body with over 20% of its population consisting of international students from over 50 countries around the world.

Fall 2022 Selectivity

Selectivity	selective
Fall 2022 acceptance rate	90%
Early decision acceptance rate	N/A
Early action acceptance rate	N/A
Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students)	90%

Fall 2022 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments

Applicants	1,799
Female applicants	N/A
Male applicants	N/A
Applicants accepted	1,626
Female applicants accepted	N/A
Male applicants accepted	N/A
Freshman enrollment	N/A
Female freshman enrollment	0
Male freshman enrollment	0
Early decision applicants	N/A
Early decision applicants accepted	N/A
Early decision applicants enrolled	N/A
Early action applicants	N/A
Early action applicants accepted	N/A
Early action applicants enrolled	N/A
Total enrolled incoming freshmen who were accepted under early acceptance or early action	N/A

Fall 2022 Wait List

School has a wait list	No
Applicants placed on wait list	N/A
Students accepting place on wait list	N/A
Students accepted from wait list	N/A

Fall 2022 High School GPA

Freshman students submitting high school GPA	N/A
Average high school GPA	N/A
High school GPA 25th-75th percentile range	N/A
GPA breakdown	N/A

Fall 2022 Freshman SAT Scores

Freshman students submitting SAT scores	10%
SAT Critical Reading average score	N/A
SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range	440-550
SAT Critical Reading score breakdown	N/A
SAT Math average score	N/A
SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range:	430-570
SAT Math score breakdown	N/A
SAT Writing average score	N/A
SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range	N/A
SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range	N/A

Fall 2022 Freshman ACT Scores

Freshman students submitting ACT scores	92%
Average ACT Composite score	N/A
ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range	20-25
ACT Composite score breakdown	N/A
ACT English 25th-75th percentile range	N/A
ACT English score breakdown	N/A
ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range	N/A
ACT Math score breakdown	N/A