Southwest Baptist University
Southwest Baptist University is one of the fifty-three private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Missouri. The campus is located in Bolivar town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 3,592 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 474 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 303 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 64%). Every year 45% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Southwest Baptist University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $22,400, and fees were $958. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $22,400 and $958 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleDistant Town |
Number of Students3,592 |
Student to Faculty Ratio12:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation Southern Baptist |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelNot-for-profit |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate64% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 22 | 119 |
Bachelor's degree | 21 | 56 |
Master's degree | 0 | 3 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1957 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 02/01/1999 - Current |
Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 10/01/2014 - Current |
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 10/01/1991 - Current |
Admission
73%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 900 to 1180 |
ACT | 20 to 26 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
Recommendations Recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $30 |
Graduates | $25 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $865/credit | |
In State Students | $865/credit | |
Out of State Students | $865/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $385/credit | |
In State Students | $385/credit | |
Out of State Students | $385/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $38,925 | $38,925 | $38,925 |
ADN | 70 | $60,550 | $60,550 | $60,550 |
BSN | 125 | $108,125 | $108,125 | $108,125 |
FNP | 50 | $19,250 | $19,250 | $19,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 97% of Southwest Baptist University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 52% | $4,017 |
Other Federal Grant | 23% | $731 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 37% | $2,555 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 70% | $14,694 |
Federal Student Loans | 64% | $6,230 |
Private Loans | 5% | $8,268 |
$18,401
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$18,374 |
$30,001 to $48,000$15,494 |
$48,001 to $75,000$17,334 |
$75,001 to $110,000$17,977 |
Over $110,000$22,116 |
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Student Population
2,822
Undergrads
770
Graduates
2,302
Women
1,290
Men
59%
Full-time
41%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
71% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
19% |
Black/African American |
4% |
Hispanic |
2% |
Non-resident alien |
1% |
Asian |
1% |
Two or more races |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Missouri state board of nursing.